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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.24, 450.78 and 208.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.24, 450.78 and 208.71 is: 312.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.24 : 450.78 = 208.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.24/450.78 = 208.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.24x = 450.78 × 208.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.24x = 94,082.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,082.29/301.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.32

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