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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.20, 303.12 and 153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.20, 303.12 and 153.96 is: 230.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.20 : 303.12 = 153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.20/303.12 = 153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.20x = 303.12 × 153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.20x = 46,668.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,668.36/202.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.80

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