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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.80, 464.46 and 200.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.80, 464.46 and 200.18 is: 300.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.80 : 464.46 = 200.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.80/464.46 = 200.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.80x = 464.46 × 200.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.80x = 92,975.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,975.60/309.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.11

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