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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.77, 488.81 and 203.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.77, 488.81 and 203.97 is: 306.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.77 : 488.81 = 203.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.77/488.81 = 203.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.77x = 488.81 × 203.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.77x = 99,701.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,701.56/325.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.05

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