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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.86, 464.52 and 200.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.86, 464.52 and 200.21 is: 300.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.86 : 464.52 = 200.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.86/464.52 = 200.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.86x = 464.52 × 200.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.86x = 92,998.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,998.85/309.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.13

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