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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.54, 488.20 and 203.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.54, 488.20 and 203.66 is: 305.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.54 : 488.20 = 203.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.54/488.20 = 203.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.54x = 488.20 × 203.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.54x = 99,429.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,429.39/325.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.43

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