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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.07, 485.06 and 200.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.07, 485.06 and 200.97 is: 301.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.07 : 485.06 = 200.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.07/485.06 = 200.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.07x = 485.06 × 200.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.07x = 97,481.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,481.50/323.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.73

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