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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.24, 449.22 and 208.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.24, 449.22 and 208.66 is: 312.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.24 : 449.22 = 208.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.24/449.22 = 208.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.24x = 449.22 × 208.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.24x = 93,734.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,734.25/300.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.20

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