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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.49, 451.79 and 208.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.49, 451.79 and 208.85 is: 312.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.49 : 451.79 = 208.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.49/451.79 = 208.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.49x = 451.79 × 208.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.49x = 94,353.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,353.04/301.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.96

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