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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.70, 488.21 and 203.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.70, 488.21 and 203.68 is: 305.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.70 : 488.21 = 203.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.70/488.21 = 203.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.70x = 488.21 × 203.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.70x = 99,436.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,436.37/325.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.31

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