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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.92, 484.56 and 201.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.92, 484.56 and 201.60 is: 302.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.92 : 484.56 = 201.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.92/484.56 = 201.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.92x = 484.56 × 201.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.92x = 97,687.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,687.30/322.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.51

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