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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.19, 417.15 and 204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.19, 417.15 and 204.24 is: 281.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.19 : 417.15 = 204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.19/417.15 = 204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.19x = 417.15 × 204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.19x = 85,198.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,198.72/302.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.94

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