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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.34, 482.56 and 200.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.34, 482.56 and 200.23 is: 299.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.34 : 482.56 = 200.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.34/482.56 = 200.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.34x = 482.56 × 200.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.34x = 96,622.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,622.99/322.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.76

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