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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.82, 454.78 and 199.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.82, 454.78 and 199.59 is: 298.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.82 : 454.78 = 199.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.82/454.78 = 199.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.82x = 454.78 × 199.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.82x = 90,769.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,769.54/303.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.76

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