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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.44, 484.01 and 200.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.44, 484.01 and 200.81 is: 301.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.44 : 484.01 = 200.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.44/484.01 = 200.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.44x = 484.01 × 200.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.44x = 97,190.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,190.62/322.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.42

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