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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.26, 417.06 and 208.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.26, 417.06 and 208.86 is: 288.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.26 : 417.06 = 208.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.26/417.06 = 208.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.26x = 417.06 × 208.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.26x = 87,105.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,105.00/302.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.18

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