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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.41, 482.90 and 200.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.41, 482.90 and 200.10 is: 299.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.41 : 482.90 = 200.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.41/482.90 = 200.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.41x = 482.90 × 200.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.41x = 96,627.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,627.29/322.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.70

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