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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.32, 449.08 and 202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.32, 449.08 and 202.20 is: 303.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.32 : 449.08 = 202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.32/449.08 = 202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.32x = 449.08 × 202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.32x = 90,803.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,803.98/299.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.37

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