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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.58, 484.46 and 201.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.58, 484.46 and 201.68 is: 302.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.58 : 484.46 = 201.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.58/484.46 = 201.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.58x = 484.46 × 201.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.58x = 97,705.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,705.89/322.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.89

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