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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.46, 449.01 and 202.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.46, 449.01 and 202.98 is: 304.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.46 : 449.01 = 202.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.46/449.01 = 202.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.46x = 449.01 × 202.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.46x = 91,140.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,140.05/299.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.35

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