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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.66, 462.78 and 200.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.66, 462.78 and 200.54 is: 300.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.66 : 462.78 = 200.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.66/462.78 = 200.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.66x = 462.78 × 200.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.66x = 92,805.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,805.90/308.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.67

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