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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.50, 417.23 and 204.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.50, 417.23 and 204.08 is: 281.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.50 : 417.23 = 204.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.50/417.23 = 204.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.50x = 417.23 × 204.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.50x = 85,148.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,148.30/302.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.48

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