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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.23, 482.40 and 200.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.23, 482.40 and 200.10 is: 299.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.23 : 482.40 = 200.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.23/482.40 = 200.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.23x = 482.40 × 200.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.23x = 96,528.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,528.24/322.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.56

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