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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.35, 415.62 and 202.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.35, 415.62 and 202.98 is: 279.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.35 : 415.62 = 202.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.35/415.62 = 202.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.35x = 415.62 × 202.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.35x = 84,362.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,362.55/301.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.95

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