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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.70, 493.46 and 200.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.70, 493.46 and 200.82 is: 300.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.70 : 493.46 = 200.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.70/493.46 = 200.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.70x = 493.46 × 200.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.70x = 99,096.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,096.64/329.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.57

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