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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.54, 451.20 and 209

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.54, 451.20 and 209 is: 313.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.54 : 451.20 = 209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.54/451.20 = 209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.54x = 451.20 × 209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.54x = 94,300.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,300.80/300.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.77

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