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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.40, 414.52 and 202.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.40, 414.52 and 202.34 is: 279.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.40 : 414.52 = 202.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.40/414.52 = 202.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.40x = 414.52 × 202.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.40x = 83,873.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,873.98/300.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.21

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