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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.68, 482.52 and 200.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.68, 482.52 and 200.18 is: 300.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.68 : 482.52 = 200.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.68/482.52 = 200.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.68x = 482.52 × 200.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.68x = 96,590.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,590.85/321.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.27

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