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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.40, 451.40 and 209.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.40, 451.40 and 209.84 is: 314.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.40 : 451.40 = 209.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.40/451.40 = 209.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.40x = 451.40 × 209.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.40x = 94,721.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,721.78/301.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.27

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