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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.44, 303.40 and 154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.44, 303.40 and 154.24 is: 231.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.44 : 303.40 = 154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.44/303.40 = 154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.44x = 303.40 × 154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.44x = 46,796.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,796.42/202.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.16

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