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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.32, 452.88 and 209.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.32, 452.88 and 209.56 is: 313.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.32 : 452.88 = 209.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.32/452.88 = 209.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.32x = 452.88 × 209.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.32x = 94,905.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,905.53/302.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.92

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