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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.54, 454.95 and 200.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.54, 454.95 and 200.79 is: 300.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.54 : 454.95 = 200.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.54/454.95 = 200.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.54x = 454.95 × 200.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.54x = 91,349.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,349.41/303.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.95

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