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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.02, 449.60 and 203.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.02, 449.60 and 203.63 is: 305.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.02 : 449.60 = 203.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.02/449.60 = 203.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.02x = 449.60 × 203.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.02x = 91,548.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,548.78/300.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.15

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