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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.36, 463.33 and 200.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.36, 463.33 and 200.82 is: 300.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.36 : 463.33 = 200.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.36/463.33 = 200.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.36x = 463.33 × 200.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.36x = 93,047.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,047.92/309.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.77

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