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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.60, 463.60 and 200.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.60, 463.60 and 200.02 is: 299.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.60 : 463.60 = 200.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.60/463.60 = 200.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.60x = 463.60 × 200.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.60x = 92,729.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,729.27/309.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.51

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