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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.73, 488.63 and 204.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.73, 488.63 and 204.12 is: 306.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.73 : 488.63 = 204.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.73/488.63 = 204.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.73x = 488.63 × 204.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.73x = 99,739.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,739.67/325.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.20

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