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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.24, 448.46 and 207.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.24, 448.46 and 207.21 is: 310.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.24 : 448.46 = 207.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.24/448.46 = 207.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.24x = 448.46 × 207.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.24x = 92,925.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,925.40/299.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.54

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