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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.17, 416.67 and 209.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.17, 416.67 and 209.05 is: 288.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.17 : 416.67 = 209.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.17/416.67 = 209.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.17x = 416.67 × 209.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.17x = 87,104.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,104.86/302.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.26

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