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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.12, 454.81 and 200.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.12, 454.81 and 200.86 is: 301.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.12 : 454.81 = 200.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.12/454.81 = 200.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.12x = 454.81 × 200.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.12x = 91,353.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,353.14/303.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.38

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