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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.78, 450.93 and 209.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.78, 450.93 and 209.58 is: 314.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.78 : 450.93 = 209.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.78/450.93 = 209.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.78x = 450.93 × 209.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.78x = 94,505.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,505.91/300.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.20

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