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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.83, 482.69 and 200.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.83, 482.69 and 200.84 is: 301.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.83 : 482.69 = 200.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.83/482.69 = 200.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.83x = 482.69 × 200.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.83x = 96,943.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,943.46/321.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.23

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