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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.46, 492.82 and 200.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.46, 492.82 and 200.30 is: 300.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.46 : 492.82 = 200.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.46/492.82 = 200.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.46x = 492.82 × 200.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.46x = 98,711.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,711.85/328.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.53

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