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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.18, 716.98 and 200.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.18, 716.98 and 200.20 is: 300.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.18 : 716.98 = 200.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.18/716.98 = 200.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.18x = 716.98 × 200.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.18x = 143,539.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,539.40/478.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.18

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