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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.94, 454.50 and 200.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.94, 454.50 and 200.52 is: 300.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.94 : 454.50 = 200.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.94/454.50 = 200.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.94x = 454.50 × 200.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.94x = 91,136.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,136.34/302.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.84

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