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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.63, 487.53 and 203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.63, 487.53 and 203.52 is: 304.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.63 : 487.53 = 203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.63/487.53 = 203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.63x = 487.53 × 203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.63x = 99,223.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,223.93/325.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.71

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