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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.16, 449.97 and 208.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.16, 449.97 and 208.90 is: 313.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.16 : 449.97 = 208.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.16/449.97 = 208.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.16x = 449.97 × 208.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.16x = 93,998.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,998.73/300.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.16

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