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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.88, 574.48 and 200.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.88, 574.48 and 200.22 is: 300.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.88 : 574.48 = 200.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.88/574.48 = 200.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.88x = 574.48 × 200.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.88x = 115,022.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,022.39/382.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.41

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