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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.90, 464.79 and 200.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.90, 464.79 and 200.22 is: 300.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.90 : 464.79 = 200.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.90/464.79 = 200.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.90x = 464.79 × 200.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.90x = 93,060.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,060.25/309.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.29

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