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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.84, 303.82 and 159.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.84, 303.82 and 159.22 is: 238.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.84 : 303.82 = 159.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.84/303.82 = 159.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.84x = 303.82 × 159.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.84x = 48,374.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,374.22/202.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.48

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