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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.95, 450.80 and 209.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.95, 450.80 and 209.22 is: 313.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.95 : 450.80 = 209.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.95/450.80 = 209.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.95x = 450.80 × 209.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.95x = 94,314.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,314.42/300.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.39

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