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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.78, 482.76 and 200.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.78, 482.76 and 200.10 is: 300.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.78 : 482.76 = 200.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.78/482.76 = 200.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.78x = 482.76 × 200.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.78x = 96,600.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,600.28/321.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.21

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