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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.62, 489.58 and 203.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.62, 489.58 and 203.22 is: 304.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.62 : 489.58 = 203.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.62/489.58 = 203.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.62x = 489.58 × 203.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.62x = 99,492.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,492.45/326.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.62

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