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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.98, 454.52 and 200.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.98, 454.52 and 200.35 is: 300.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.98 : 454.52 = 200.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.98/454.52 = 200.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.98x = 454.52 × 200.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.98x = 91,061.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,061.03/302.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.56

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