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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.85, 488.62 and 202.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.85, 488.62 and 202.45 is: 303.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.85 : 488.62 = 202.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.85/488.62 = 202.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.85x = 488.62 × 202.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.85x = 98,919.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,919.57/325.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.58

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