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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.23, 417.26 and 209.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.23, 417.26 and 209.14 is: 288.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.23 : 417.26 = 209.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.23/417.26 = 209.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.23x = 417.26 × 209.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.23x = 87,265.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,265.76/302.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.74

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