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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.90, 450.23 and 202.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.90, 450.23 and 202.83 is: 304.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.90 : 450.23 = 202.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.90/450.23 = 202.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.90x = 450.23 × 202.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.90x = 91,320.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,320.43/299.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.51

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