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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.31, 417.17 and 209.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.31, 417.17 and 209.16 is: 288.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.31 : 417.17 = 209.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.31/417.17 = 209.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.31x = 417.17 × 209.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.31x = 87,255.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,255.28/302.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.63

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