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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.70, 484.02 and 200.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.70, 484.02 and 200.96 is: 301.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.70 : 484.02 = 200.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.70/484.02 = 200.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.70x = 484.02 × 200.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.70x = 97,268.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,268.66/322.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.42

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