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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.56, 487.83 and 203.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.56, 487.83 and 203.45 is: 304.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.56 : 487.83 = 203.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.56/487.83 = 203.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.56x = 487.83 × 203.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.56x = 99,250.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,250.23/325.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.86

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