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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.44, 482.94 and 200.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.44, 482.94 and 200.04 is: 299.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.44 : 482.94 = 200.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.44/482.94 = 200.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.44x = 482.94 × 200.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.44x = 96,607.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,607.32/322.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.61

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