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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.73, 416.57 and 208.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.73, 416.57 and 208.64 is: 288.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.73 : 416.57 = 208.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.73/416.57 = 208.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.73x = 416.57 × 208.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.73x = 86,913.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,913.16/301.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.05

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