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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.80, 301.20 and 152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.80, 301.20 and 152.20 is: 228.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.80 : 301.20 = 152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.80/301.20 = 152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.80x = 301.20 × 152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.80x = 45,842.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,842.64/200.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.30

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