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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.24, 449.76 and 197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.24, 449.76 and 197.76 is: 296.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.24 : 449.76 = 197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.24/449.76 = 197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.24x = 449.76 × 197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.24x = 88,944.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,944.54/300.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.24

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