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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.21, 450.57 and 209.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.21, 450.57 and 209.10 is: 313.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.21 : 450.57 = 209.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.21/450.57 = 209.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.21x = 450.57 × 209.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.21x = 94,214.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,214.19/300.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.83

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