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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.28, 448.50 and 207.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.28, 448.50 and 207.84 is: 311.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.28 : 448.50 = 207.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.28/448.50 = 207.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.28x = 448.50 × 207.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.28x = 93,216.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,216.24/299.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.47

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