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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.28, 303.31 and 72.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.28, 303.31 and 72.28 is: 108.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.28 : 303.31 = 72.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.28/303.31 = 72.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.28x = 303.31 × 72.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.28x = 21,923.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,923.25/202.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.38

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