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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.28, 417.04 and 209

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.28, 417.04 and 209 is: 288.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.28 : 417.04 = 209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.28/417.04 = 209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.28x = 417.04 × 209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.28x = 87,161.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,161.36/302.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.35

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