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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.45, 450.76 and 209.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.45, 450.76 and 209.73 is: 314.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.45 : 450.76 = 209.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.45/450.76 = 209.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.45x = 450.76 × 209.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.45x = 94,537.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,537.89/300.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.65

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