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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.20, 448.59 and 201.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.20, 448.59 and 201.58 is: 302.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.20 : 448.59 = 201.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.20/448.59 = 201.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.20x = 448.59 × 201.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.20x = 90,426.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,426.77/299.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.23

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