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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.24, 414.12 and 200.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.24, 414.12 and 200.70 is: 276.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.24 : 414.12 = 200.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.24/414.12 = 200.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.24x = 414.12 × 200.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.24x = 83,113.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,113.88/300.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.82

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