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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.08, 416.90 and 208.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.08, 416.90 and 208.88 is: 288.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.08 : 416.90 = 208.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.08/416.90 = 208.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.08x = 416.90 × 208.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.08x = 87,080.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,080.90/302.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.27

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