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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.85, 488.12 and 202.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.85, 488.12 and 202.05 is: 302.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.85 : 488.12 = 202.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.85/488.12 = 202.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.85x = 488.12 × 202.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.85x = 98,623.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,623.64/325.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.67

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