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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.76, 481.60 and 200.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.76, 481.60 and 200.12 is: 299.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.76 : 481.60 = 200.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.76/481.60 = 200.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.76x = 481.60 × 200.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.76x = 96,377.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,377.79/321.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.53

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