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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.31, 454.38 and 199.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.31, 454.38 and 199.95 is: 300.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.31 : 454.38 = 199.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.31/454.38 = 199.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.31x = 454.38 × 199.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.31x = 90,850.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,850.01/302.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.52

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