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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.58, 483.96 and 200.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.58, 483.96 and 200.78 is: 301.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.58 : 483.96 = 200.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.58/483.96 = 200.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.58x = 483.96 × 200.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.58x = 97,169.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,169.49/322.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.23

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