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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.84, 493.26 and 200.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.84, 493.26 and 200.56 is: 300.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.84 : 493.26 = 200.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.84/493.26 = 200.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.84x = 493.26 × 200.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.84x = 98,928.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,928.23/328.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.84

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