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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.20, 302.70 and 153.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.20, 302.70 and 153.34 is: 229.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.20 : 302.70 = 153.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.20/302.70 = 153.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.20x = 302.70 × 153.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.20x = 46,416.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,416.02/202.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.55

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