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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.58, 416.99 and 209.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.58, 416.99 and 209.16 is: 288.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.58 : 416.99 = 209.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.58/416.99 = 209.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.58x = 416.99 × 209.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.58x = 87,216.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,216.83/302.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.24

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