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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.01, 416.49 and 207.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.01, 416.49 and 207.30 is: 285.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.01 : 416.49 = 207.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.01/416.49 = 207.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.01x = 416.49 × 207.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.01x = 86,338.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,338.38/302.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.88

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