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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.79, 489.52 and 202.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.79, 489.52 and 202.99 is: 304.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.79 : 489.52 = 202.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.79/489.52 = 202.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.79x = 489.52 × 202.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.79x = 99,367.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,367.04/326.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.07

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