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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.48, 462.88 and 200.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.48, 462.88 and 200.16 is: 300.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.48 : 462.88 = 200.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.48/462.88 = 200.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.48x = 462.88 × 200.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.48x = 92,650.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,650.06/308.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.34

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