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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.06, 414.24 and 202.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.06, 414.24 and 202.33 is: 279.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.06 : 414.24 = 202.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.06/414.24 = 202.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.06x = 414.24 × 202.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.06x = 83,813.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,813.18/300.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.32

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