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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.54, 449.77 and 208.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.54, 449.77 and 208.09 is: 311.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.54 : 449.77 = 208.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.54/449.77 = 208.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.54x = 449.77 × 208.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.54x = 93,592.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,592.12/300.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.41

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