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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.04, 432.66 and 202.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.04, 432.66 and 202.28 is: 302.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.04 : 432.66 = 202.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.04/432.66 = 202.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.04x = 432.66 × 202.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.04x = 87,518.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,518.46/289.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.79

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