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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.02, 575.16 and 200.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.02, 575.16 and 200.96 is: 300.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.02 : 575.16 = 200.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.02/575.16 = 200.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.02x = 575.16 × 200.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.02x = 115,584.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,584.15/384.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.98

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