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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.84, 484.24 and 200.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.84, 484.24 and 200.96 is: 301.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.84 : 484.24 = 200.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.84/484.24 = 200.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.84x = 484.24 × 200.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.84x = 97,312.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,312.87/322.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.43

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