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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.73, 488.60 and 203.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.73, 488.60 and 203.82 is: 305.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.73 : 488.60 = 203.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.73/488.60 = 203.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.73x = 488.60 × 203.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.73x = 99,585.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,585.43/325.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.73

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