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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.99, 415.49 and 208.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.99, 415.49 and 208.11 is: 287.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.99 : 415.49 = 208.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.99/415.49 = 208.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.99x = 415.49 × 208.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.99x = 86,466.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,466.58/300.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.27

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