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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301, 450.56 and 209.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301, 450.56 and 209.24 is: 313.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301 : 450.56 = 209.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301/450.56 = 209.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301x = 450.56 × 209.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301x = 94,275.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,275.17/301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.21

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