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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.16, 449.04 and 207.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.16, 449.04 and 207.54 is: 311.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.16 : 449.04 = 207.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.16/449.04 = 207.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.16x = 449.04 × 207.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.16x = 93,193.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,193.76/299.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.52

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