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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.16, 574.38 and 200.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.16, 574.38 and 200.34 is: 300.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.16 : 574.38 = 200.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.16/574.38 = 200.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.16x = 574.38 × 200.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.16x = 115,071.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,071.29/383.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.32

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