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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.72, 484.36 and 201.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.72, 484.36 and 201.41 is: 301.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.72 : 484.36 = 201.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.72/484.36 = 201.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.72x = 484.36 × 201.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.72x = 97,554.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,554.97/323.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.36

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