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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.97, 449.70 and 208.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.97, 449.70 and 208.84 is: 313.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.97 : 449.70 = 208.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.97/449.70 = 208.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.97x = 449.70 × 208.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.97x = 93,915.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,915.35/299.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.08

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