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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.11, 450.61 and 208.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.11, 450.61 and 208.66 is: 312.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.11 : 450.61 = 208.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.11/450.61 = 208.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.11x = 450.61 × 208.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.11x = 94,022.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,022.03/301.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.26

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