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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.28, 303.41 and 65.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.28, 303.41 and 65.33 is: 97.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.28 : 303.41 = 65.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.28/303.41 = 65.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.28x = 303.41 × 65.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.28x = 19,820.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,820.22/202.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.98

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