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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.31, 303.48 and 72.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.31, 303.48 and 72.33 is: 108.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.31 : 303.48 = 72.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.31/303.48 = 72.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.31x = 303.48 × 72.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.31x = 21,949.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,949.57/202.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.50

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