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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.79, 483.98 and 201.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.79, 483.98 and 201.02 is: 301.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.79 : 483.98 = 201.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.79/483.98 = 201.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.79x = 483.98 × 201.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.79x = 97,286.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,286.23/322.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.40

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