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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.38, 451.11 and 209.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.38, 451.11 and 209.79 is: 314.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.38 : 451.11 = 209.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.38/451.11 = 209.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.38x = 451.11 × 209.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.38x = 94,638.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,638.37/301.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.02

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