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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.64, 484.38 and 201.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.64, 484.38 and 201.64 is: 301.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.64 : 484.38 = 201.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.64/484.38 = 201.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.64x = 484.38 × 201.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.64x = 97,670.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,670.38/323.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.79

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