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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.92, 451.08 and 209.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.92, 451.08 and 209.30 is: 313.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.92 : 451.08 = 209.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.92/451.08 = 209.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.92x = 451.08 × 209.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.92x = 94,411.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,411.04/300.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.74

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