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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.24, 449.22 and 207.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.24, 449.22 and 207.72 is: 311.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.24 : 449.22 = 207.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.24/449.22 = 207.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.24x = 449.22 × 207.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.24x = 93,311.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,311.98/299.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.83

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