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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.51, 487.70 and 203.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.51, 487.70 and 203.50 is: 304.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.51 : 487.70 = 203.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.51/487.70 = 203.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.51x = 487.70 × 203.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.51x = 99,246.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,246.95/325.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.90

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