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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.59, 482.94 and 200.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.59, 482.94 and 200.48 is: 300.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.59 : 482.94 = 200.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.59/482.94 = 200.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.59x = 482.94 × 200.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.59x = 96,818.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,818.81/322.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.13

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