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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.34, 463.24 and 200.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.34, 463.24 and 200.80 is: 300.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.34 : 463.24 = 200.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.34/463.24 = 200.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.34x = 463.24 × 200.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.34x = 93,018.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,018.59/309.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.70

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