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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.81, 484.72 and 201.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.81, 484.72 and 201.62 is: 302.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.81 : 484.72 = 201.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.81/484.72 = 201.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.81x = 484.72 × 201.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.81x = 97,729.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,729.95/322.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.75

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