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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.71, 488.25 and 204.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.71, 488.25 and 204.03 is: 305.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.71 : 488.25 = 204.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.71/488.25 = 204.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.71x = 488.25 × 204.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.71x = 99,617.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,617.65/325.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.85

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