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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.52, 492.23 and 200

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.52, 492.23 and 200 is: 299.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.52 : 492.23 = 200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.52/492.23 = 200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.52x = 492.23 × 200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.52x = 98,446
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,446/328.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.67

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