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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.16, 482.49 and 200.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.16, 482.49 and 200.16 is: 299.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.16 : 482.49 = 200.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.16/482.49 = 200.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.16x = 482.49 × 200.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.16x = 96,575.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,575.20/322.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.78

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