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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.36, 482.88 and 200.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.36, 482.88 and 200.32 is: 300.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.36 : 482.88 = 200.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.36/482.88 = 200.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.36x = 482.88 × 200.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.36x = 96,730.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,730.52/322.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.07

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