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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.37, 417.41 and 202.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.37, 417.41 and 202.95 is: 280.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.37 : 417.41 = 202.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.37/417.41 = 202.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.37x = 417.41 × 202.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.37x = 84,712.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,712.34/302.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.16

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