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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.64, 487.44 and 203.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.64, 487.44 and 203.36 is: 304.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.64 : 487.44 = 203.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.64/487.44 = 203.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.64x = 487.44 × 203.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.64x = 99,125.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,125.80/325.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.40

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