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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.45, 414.92 and 207.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.45, 414.92 and 207.44 is: 286.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.45 : 414.92 = 207.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.45/414.92 = 207.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.45x = 414.92 × 207.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.45x = 86,071.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,071.00/300.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.47

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