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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.35, 448.49 and 208.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.35, 448.49 and 208.10 is: 311.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.35 : 448.49 = 208.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.35/448.49 = 208.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.35x = 448.49 × 208.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.35x = 93,330.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,330.77/299.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.78

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