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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.81, 450.27 and 209.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.81, 450.27 and 209.23 is: 313.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.81 : 450.27 = 209.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.81/450.27 = 209.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.81x = 450.27 × 209.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.81x = 94,209.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,209.99/300.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.19

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