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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.74, 448.53 and 207.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.74, 448.53 and 207.21 is: 310.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.74 : 448.53 = 207.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.74/448.53 = 207.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.74x = 448.53 × 207.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.74x = 92,938.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,938.48/299.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.07

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