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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.82, 454.20 and 200.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.82, 454.20 and 200.22 is: 300.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.82 : 454.20 = 200.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.82/454.20 = 200.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.82x = 454.20 × 200.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.82x = 90,939.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,939.92/302.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.31

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