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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.06, 450.78 and 209.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.06, 450.78 and 209.54 is: 313.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.06 : 450.78 = 209.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.06/450.78 = 209.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.06x = 450.78 × 209.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.06x = 94,456.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,456.44/301.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.75

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