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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.24, 453.49 and 199.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.24, 453.49 and 199.96 is: 300.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.24 : 453.49 = 199.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.24/453.49 = 199.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.24x = 453.49 × 199.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.24x = 90,678.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,678.23/302.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.02

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