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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.69, 449.02 and 207.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.69, 449.02 and 207.96 is: 311.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.69 : 449.02 = 207.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.69/449.02 = 207.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.69x = 449.02 × 207.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.69x = 93,378.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,378.20/299.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.58

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