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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.44, 414.78 and 202.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.44, 414.78 and 202.36 is: 279.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.44 : 414.78 = 202.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.44/414.78 = 202.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.44x = 414.78 × 202.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.44x = 83,934.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,934.88/300.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.37

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