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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.66, 449.22 and 208.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.66, 449.22 and 208.40 is: 312.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.66 : 449.22 = 208.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.66/449.22 = 208.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.66x = 449.22 × 208.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.66x = 93,617.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,617.45/299.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.41

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