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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.22, 461.70 and 199.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.22, 461.70 and 199.80 is: 299.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.22 : 461.70 = 199.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.22/461.70 = 199.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.22x = 461.70 × 199.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.22x = 92,247.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,247.66/308.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.29

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