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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.03, 481.87 and 199.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.03, 481.87 and 199.99 is: 299.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.03 : 481.87 = 199.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.03/481.87 = 199.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.03x = 481.87 × 199.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.03x = 96,369.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,369.18/322.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.26

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