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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.60, 417.42 and 209.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.60, 417.42 and 209.44 is: 288.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.60 : 417.42 = 209.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.60/417.42 = 209.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.60x = 417.42 × 209.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.60x = 87,424.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,424.44/302.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.91

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