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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.23, 303.49 and 200.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.23, 303.49 and 200.72 is: 301.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.23 : 303.49 = 200.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.23/303.49 = 200.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.23x = 303.49 × 200.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.23x = 60,916.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,916.51/202.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.22

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