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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.95, 483.38 and 199.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.95, 483.38 and 199.85 is: 300.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.95 : 483.38 = 199.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.95/483.38 = 199.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.95x = 483.38 × 199.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.95x = 96,600.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,600.08/321.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.05

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