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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.03, 482.28 and 200.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.03, 482.28 and 200.08 is: 299.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.03 : 482.28 = 200.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.03/482.28 = 200.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.03x = 482.28 × 200.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.03x = 96,494.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,494.58/322.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.64

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