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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.79, 449.48 and 208.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.79, 449.48 and 208.67 is: 312.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.79 : 449.48 = 208.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.79/449.48 = 208.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.79x = 449.48 × 208.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.79x = 93,789.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,789.70/299.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.85

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