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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.70, 462.24 and 200.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.70, 462.24 and 200.16 is: 299.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.70 : 462.24 = 200.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.70/462.24 = 200.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.70x = 462.24 × 200.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.70x = 92,521.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,521.96/308.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.71

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