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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.54, 449.12 and 203.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.54, 449.12 and 203.42 is: 305.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.54 : 449.12 = 203.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.54/449.12 = 203.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.54x = 449.12 × 203.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.54x = 91,359.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,359.99/299.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.00

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