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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.20, 453.53 and 199.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.20, 453.53 and 199.46 is: 299.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.20 : 453.53 = 199.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.20/453.53 = 199.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.20x = 453.53 × 199.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.20x = 90,461.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,461.09/302.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.34

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