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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.64, 303.24 and 154.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.64, 303.24 and 154.16 is: 230.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.64 : 303.24 = 154.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.64/303.24 = 154.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.64x = 303.24 × 154.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.64x = 46,747.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,747.48/202.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.69

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