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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.44, 450.06 and 207.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.44, 450.06 and 207.60 is: 310.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.44 : 450.06 = 207.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.44/450.06 = 207.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.44x = 450.06 × 207.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.44x = 93,432.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,432.46/300.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.99

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