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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.41, 414.41 and 202.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.41, 414.41 and 202.26 is: 279.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.41 : 414.41 = 202.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.41/414.41 = 202.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.41x = 414.41 × 202.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.41x = 83,817.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,817.56/300.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.02

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