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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.36, 417.02 and 208.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.36, 417.02 and 208.94 is: 288.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.36 : 417.02 = 208.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.36/417.02 = 208.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.36x = 417.02 × 208.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.36x = 87,132.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,132.16/302.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.17

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