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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.52, 448.46 and 202.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.52, 448.46 and 202.17 is: 302.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.52 : 448.46 = 202.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.52/448.46 = 202.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.52x = 448.46 × 202.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.52x = 90,663.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,663.42/299.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.70

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