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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.47, 417.32 and 209.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.47, 417.32 and 209.22 is: 288.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.47 : 417.32 = 209.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.47/417.32 = 209.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.47x = 417.32 × 209.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.47x = 87,310.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,310.64/302.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.66

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