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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.22, 451.04 and 208.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.22, 451.04 and 208.97 is: 312.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.22 : 451.04 = 208.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.22/451.04 = 208.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.22x = 451.04 × 208.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.22x = 94,250.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,250.53/301.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.90

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