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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.10, 448.12 and 207.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.10, 448.12 and 207.85 is: 311.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.10 : 448.12 = 207.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.10/448.12 = 207.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.10x = 448.12 × 207.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.10x = 93,140.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,140.70/299.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.41

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