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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.40, 449.90 and 208.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.40, 449.90 and 208.84 is: 312.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.40 : 449.90 = 208.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.40/449.90 = 208.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.40x = 449.90 × 208.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.40x = 93,957.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,957.12/300.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.77

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