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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.92, 449.58 and 208.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.92, 449.58 and 208.66 is: 312.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.92 : 449.58 = 208.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.92/449.58 = 208.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.92x = 449.58 × 208.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.92x = 93,809.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,809.36/299.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.78

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