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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.58, 450.50 and 209.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.58, 450.50 and 209.25 is: 313.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.58 : 450.50 = 209.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.58/450.50 = 209.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.58x = 450.50 × 209.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.58x = 94,266.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,266.08/300.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.62

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