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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.48, 481.68 and 200.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.48, 481.68 and 200.04 is: 299.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.48 : 481.68 = 200.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.48/481.68 = 200.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.48x = 481.68 × 200.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.48x = 96,355.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,355.27/321.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.72

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