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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.30, 303.46 and 58.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.30, 303.46 and 58.02 is: 87.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.30 : 303.46 = 58.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.30/303.46 = 58.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.30x = 303.46 × 58.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.30x = 17,606.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,606.75/202.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.03

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