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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.17, 482.64 and 200.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.17, 482.64 and 200.67 is: 300.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.17 : 482.64 = 200.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.17/482.64 = 200.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.17x = 482.64 × 200.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.17x = 96,851.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,851.37/322.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.62

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