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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.24, 303.30 and 80.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.24, 303.30 and 80.49 is: 120.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.24 : 303.30 = 80.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.24/303.30 = 80.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.24x = 303.30 × 80.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.24x = 24,412.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,412.62/202.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.71

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