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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.74, 416.30 and 208.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.74, 416.30 and 208.45 is: 287.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.74 : 416.30 = 208.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.74/416.30 = 208.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.74x = 416.30 × 208.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.74x = 86,776.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,776.85/301.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.59

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