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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.66, 482.55 and 200.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.66, 482.55 and 200.07 is: 300.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.66 : 482.55 = 200.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.66/482.55 = 200.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.66x = 482.55 × 200.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.66x = 96,543.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,543.78/321.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.14

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