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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.96, 608.26 and 200.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.96, 608.26 and 200.48 is: 300.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.96 : 608.26 = 200.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.96/608.26 = 200.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.96x = 608.26 × 200.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.96x = 121,940.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,940.80/405.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.38

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