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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.84, 419.22 and 200.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.84, 419.22 and 200.34 is: 276.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.84 : 419.22 = 200.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.84/419.22 = 200.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.84x = 419.22 × 200.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.84x = 83,986.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,986.53/303.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.42

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