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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.96, 464.63 and 200.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.96, 464.63 and 200.25 is: 300.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.96 : 464.63 = 200.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.96/464.63 = 200.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.96x = 464.63 × 200.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.96x = 93,041.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,041.16/309.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.17

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