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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.14, 448.98 and 207.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.14, 448.98 and 207.88 is: 312.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.14 : 448.98 = 207.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.14/448.98 = 207.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.14x = 448.98 × 207.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.14x = 93,333.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,333.96/299.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.01

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