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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.32, 303.47 and 58.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.32, 303.47 and 58.04 is: 87.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.32 : 303.47 = 58.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.32/303.47 = 58.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.32x = 303.47 × 58.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.32x = 17,611.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,611.59/202.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.05

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