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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.84, 451.14 and 209.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.84, 451.14 and 209.32 is: 313.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.84 : 451.14 = 209.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.84/451.14 = 209.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.84x = 451.14 × 209.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.84x = 94,432.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,432.62/300.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.90

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