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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.78, 448.94 and 203.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.78, 448.94 and 203.30 is: 304.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.78 : 448.94 = 203.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.78/448.94 = 203.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.78x = 448.94 × 203.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.78x = 91,269.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,269.50/299.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.45

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