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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.19, 416.93 and 208.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.19, 416.93 and 208.83 is: 288.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.19 : 416.93 = 208.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.19/416.93 = 208.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.19x = 416.93 × 208.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.19x = 87,067.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,067.72/302.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.12

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