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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.42, 454.55 and 200.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.42, 454.55 and 200.31 is: 301.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.42 : 454.55 = 200.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.42/454.55 = 200.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.42x = 454.55 × 200.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.42x = 91,050.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,050.91/302.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.07

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