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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.23, 333.30 and 202.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.23, 333.30 and 202.71 is: 302.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.23 : 333.30 = 202.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.23/333.30 = 202.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.23x = 333.30 × 202.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.23x = 67,563.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,563.24/223.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.66

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