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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.12, 489.54 and 203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.12, 489.54 and 203 is: 304.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.12 : 489.54 = 203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.12/489.54 = 203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.12x = 489.54 × 203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.12x = 99,376.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,376.62/326.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.72

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