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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.26, 449.40 and 212.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.26, 449.40 and 212.24 is: 317.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.26 : 449.40 = 212.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.26/449.40 = 212.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.26x = 449.40 × 212.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.26x = 95,380.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,380.66/300.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.66

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