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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.81, 446.64 and 200.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.81, 446.64 and 200.25 is: 300.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.81 : 446.64 = 200.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.81/446.64 = 200.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.81x = 446.64 × 200.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.81x = 89,439.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,439.78/297.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.33

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