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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.64, 451.23 and 209.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.64, 451.23 and 209.38 is: 314.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.64 : 451.23 = 209.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.64/451.23 = 209.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.64x = 451.23 × 209.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.64x = 94,478.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,478.54/300.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.26

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