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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.27, 453.83 and 200.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.27, 453.83 and 200.21 is: 300.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.27 : 453.83 = 200.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.27/453.83 = 200.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.27x = 453.83 × 200.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.27x = 90,861.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,861.44/302.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.59

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