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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.71, 483.17 and 200.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.71, 483.17 and 200.81 is: 301.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.71 : 483.17 = 200.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.71/483.17 = 200.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.71x = 483.17 × 200.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.71x = 97,025.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,025.57/321.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.60

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