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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.22, 462.60 and 199.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.22, 462.60 and 199.68 is: 299.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.22 : 462.60 = 199.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.22/462.60 = 199.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.22x = 462.60 × 199.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.22x = 92,371.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,371.97/308.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.69

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