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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.27, 482.68 and 200.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.27, 482.68 and 200.19 is: 299.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.27 : 482.68 = 200.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.27/482.68 = 200.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.27x = 482.68 × 200.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.27x = 96,627.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,627.71/322.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.83

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