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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.20, 449.16 and 203.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.20, 449.16 and 203.44 is: 305.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.20 : 449.16 = 203.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.20/449.16 = 203.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.20x = 449.16 × 203.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.20x = 91,377.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,377.11/299.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.40

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