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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.12, 451.54 and 209.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.12, 451.54 and 209.92 is: 314.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.12 : 451.54 = 209.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.12/451.54 = 209.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.12x = 451.54 × 209.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.12x = 94,787.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,787.28/301.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.78

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