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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.22, 574.56 and 200.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.22, 574.56 and 200.44 is: 300.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.22 : 574.56 = 200.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.22/574.56 = 200.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.22x = 574.56 × 200.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.22x = 115,164.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,164.81/383.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.52

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