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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.37, 488.90 and 202.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.37, 488.90 and 202.60 is: 303.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.37 : 488.90 = 202.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.37/488.90 = 202.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.37x = 488.90 × 202.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.37x = 99,048.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,048.70/326.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.48

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