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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.25, 488.16 and 203.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.25, 488.16 and 203.94 is: 305.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.25 : 488.16 = 203.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.25/488.16 = 203.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.25x = 488.16 × 203.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.25x = 99,555.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,555.35/326.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.15

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