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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.30, 303.48 and 65.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.30, 303.48 and 65.32 is: 97.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.30 : 303.48 = 65.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.30/303.48 = 65.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.30x = 303.48 × 65.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.30x = 19,823.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,823.31/202.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.99

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