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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.88, 449.82 and 203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.88, 449.82 and 203.76 is: 305.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.88 : 449.82 = 203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.88/449.82 = 203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.88x = 449.82 × 203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.88x = 91,655.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,655.32/299.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.64

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