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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.28, 449.79 and 202.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.28, 449.79 and 202.45 is: 303.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.28 : 449.79 = 202.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.28/449.79 = 202.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.28x = 449.79 × 202.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.28x = 91,059.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,059.99/300.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.25

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