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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.43, 483.65 and 200.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.43, 483.65 and 200.74 is: 301.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.43 : 483.65 = 200.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.43/483.65 = 200.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.43x = 483.65 × 200.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.43x = 97,087.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,087.90/322.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.11

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