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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.41, 414.57 and 202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.41, 414.57 and 202.20 is: 279.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.41 : 414.57 = 202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.41/414.57 = 202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.41x = 414.57 × 202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.41x = 83,824.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,824.12/300.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.03

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