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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.69, 483.56 and 200.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.69, 483.56 and 200.58 is: 300.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.69 : 483.56 = 200.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.69/483.56 = 200.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.69x = 483.56 × 200.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.69x = 96,991.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,991.46/322.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.58

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