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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.47, 487.87 and 202.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.47, 487.87 and 202.08 is: 302.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.47 : 487.87 = 202.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.47/487.87 = 202.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.47x = 487.87 × 202.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.47x = 98,587.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,587.00/325.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.90

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