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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.50, 488.33 and 202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.50, 488.33 and 202.20 is: 303.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.50 : 488.33 = 202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.50/488.33 = 202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.50x = 488.33 × 202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.50x = 98,740.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,740.33/325.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.35

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