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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.38, 463.67 and 199.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.38, 463.67 and 199.66 is: 299.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.38 : 463.67 = 199.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.38/463.67 = 199.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.38x = 463.67 × 199.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.38x = 92,575.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,575.35/309.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.23

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