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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.42, 483.92 and 200.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.42, 483.92 and 200.92 is: 301.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.42 : 483.92 = 200.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.42/483.92 = 200.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.42x = 483.92 × 200.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.42x = 97,229.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,229.21/322.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.56

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