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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.46, 417.59 and 209.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.46, 417.59 and 209.17 is: 288.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.46 : 417.59 = 209.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.46/417.59 = 209.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.46x = 417.59 × 209.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.46x = 87,347.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,347.30/302.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.79

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