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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.19, 416.52 and 290.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.19, 416.52 and 290.85 is: 400.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.19 : 416.52 = 290.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.19/416.52 = 290.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.19x = 416.52 × 290.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.19x = 121,144.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,144.84/302.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.89

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