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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.83, 488.85 and 203.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.83, 488.85 and 203.93 is: 305.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.83 : 488.85 = 203.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.83/488.85 = 203.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.83x = 488.85 × 203.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.83x = 99,691.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,691.18/325.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.96

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