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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.68, 488.76 and 203.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.68, 488.76 and 203.60 is: 305.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.68 : 488.76 = 203.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.68/488.76 = 203.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.68x = 488.76 × 203.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.68x = 99,511.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,511.54/325.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.55

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