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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.20, 449.78 and 202.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.20, 449.78 and 202.48 is: 303.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.20 : 449.78 = 202.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.20/449.78 = 202.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.20x = 449.78 × 202.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.20x = 91,069.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,069.32/300.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.37

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