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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.33, 414.49 and 202.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.33, 414.49 and 202.29 is: 279.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.33 : 414.49 = 202.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.33/414.49 = 202.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.33x = 414.49 × 202.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.33x = 83,847.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,847.18/300.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.18

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