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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.24, 916.96 and 200.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.24, 916.96 and 200.32 is: 300.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.24 : 916.96 = 200.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.24/916.96 = 200.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.24x = 916.96 × 200.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.24x = 183,685.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,685.43/611.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.51

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