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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.95, 463.51 and 199.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.95, 463.51 and 199.30 is: 299.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.95 : 463.51 = 199.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.95/463.51 = 199.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.95x = 463.51 × 199.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.95x = 92,377.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,377.54/308.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.00

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