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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.62, 344.22 and 202.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.62, 344.22 and 202.62 is: 303.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.62 : 344.22 = 202.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.62/344.22 = 202.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.62x = 344.22 × 202.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.62x = 69,745.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,745.86/229.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.74

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