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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.45, 487.68 and 203.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.45, 487.68 and 203.32 is: 304.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.45 : 487.68 = 203.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.45/487.68 = 203.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.45x = 487.68 × 203.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.45x = 99,155.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,155.10/325.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.67

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