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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.28, 482.80 and 200.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.28, 482.80 and 200.80 is: 300.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.28 : 482.80 = 200.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.28/482.80 = 200.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.28x = 482.80 × 200.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.28x = 96,946.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,946.24/322.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.81

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