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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.48, 463.83 and 199.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.48, 463.83 and 199.45 is: 298.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.48 : 463.83 = 199.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.48/463.83 = 199.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.48x = 463.83 × 199.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.48x = 92,510.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,510.07/309.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.92

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