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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.71, 484.65 and 201.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.71, 484.65 and 201.21 is: 302.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.71 : 484.65 = 201.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.71/484.65 = 201.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.71x = 484.65 × 201.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.71x = 97,516.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,516.43/322.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.18

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