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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.98, 484.66 and 199.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.98, 484.66 and 199.75 is: 299.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.98 : 484.66 = 199.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.98/484.66 = 199.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.98x = 484.66 × 199.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.98x = 96,808.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,808.41/322.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.74

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