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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.78, 418.06 and 209.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.78, 418.06 and 209.48 is: 289.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.78 : 418.06 = 209.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.78/418.06 = 209.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.78x = 418.06 × 209.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.78x = 87,575.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,575.21/302.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.24

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