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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.10, 449.15 and 202.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.10, 449.15 and 202.23 is: 303.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.10 : 449.15 = 202.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.10/449.15 = 202.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.10x = 449.15 × 202.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.10x = 90,831.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,831.60/299.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.68

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