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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.74, 483.21 and 200.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.74, 483.21 and 200.70 is: 300.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.74 : 483.21 = 200.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.74/483.21 = 200.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.74x = 483.21 × 200.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.74x = 96,980.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,980.25/322.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.49

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