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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.68, 484.02 and 201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.68, 484.02 and 201 is: 301.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.68 : 484.02 = 201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.68/484.02 = 201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.68x = 484.02 × 201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.68x = 97,288.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,288.02/322.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.50

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