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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.22, 417.24 and 191.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.22, 417.24 and 191.70 is: 264.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.22 : 417.24 = 191.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.22/417.24 = 191.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.22x = 417.24 × 191.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.22x = 79,984.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,984.91/302.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.66

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