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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.24, 303.38 and 72.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.24, 303.38 and 72.23 is: 108.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.24 : 303.38 = 72.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.24/303.38 = 72.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.24x = 303.38 × 72.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.24x = 21,913.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,913.14/202.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.35

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