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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.85, 462.81 and 200.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.85, 462.81 and 200.41 is: 300.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.85 : 462.81 = 200.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.85/462.81 = 200.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.85x = 462.81 × 200.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.85x = 92,751.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,751.35/308.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.32

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