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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.59, 487.43 and 203.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.59, 487.43 and 203.48 is: 304.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.59 : 487.43 = 203.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.59/487.43 = 203.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.59x = 487.43 × 203.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.59x = 99,182.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,182.26/325.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.62

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