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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.60, 450.00 and 208.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.60, 450.00 and 208.47 is: 313.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.60 : 450.00 = 208.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.60/450.00 = 208.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.60x = 450.00 × 208.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.60x = 93,810.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,810.46/299.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.12

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