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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.74, 415.34 and 202.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.74, 415.34 and 202.32 is: 279.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.74 : 415.34 = 202.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.74/415.34 = 202.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.74x = 415.34 × 202.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.74x = 84,032.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,032.47/300.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.42

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