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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.20, 455.03 and 200.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.20, 455.03 and 200.46 is: 300.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.20 : 455.03 = 200.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.20/455.03 = 200.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.20x = 455.03 × 200.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.20x = 91,215.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,215.31/303.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.84

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