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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.23, 417.09 and 191.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.23, 417.09 and 191.62 is: 264.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.23 : 417.09 = 191.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.23/417.09 = 191.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.23x = 417.09 × 191.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.23x = 79,922.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,922.79/302.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.44

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