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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.72, 464.34 and 199.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.72, 464.34 and 199.92 is: 299.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.72 : 464.34 = 199.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.72/464.34 = 199.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.72x = 464.34 × 199.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.72x = 92,830.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,830.85/309.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.73

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