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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.15, 416.81 and 208.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.15, 416.81 and 208.76 is: 287.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.15 : 416.81 = 208.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.15/416.81 = 208.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.15x = 416.81 × 208.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.15x = 87,011.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,011.69/302.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.97

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