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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.62, 458.94 and 200.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.62, 458.94 and 200.26 is: 300.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.62 : 458.94 = 200.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.62/458.94 = 200.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.62x = 458.94 × 200.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.62x = 91,908.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,908.48/305.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.72

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