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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.48, 454.68 and 200.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.48, 454.68 and 200.52 is: 300.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.48 : 454.68 = 200.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.48/454.68 = 200.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.48x = 454.68 × 200.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.48x = 91,172.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,172.43/303.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.42

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