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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.33, 442.40 and 202.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.33, 442.40 and 202.55 is: 303.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.33 : 442.40 = 202.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.33/442.40 = 202.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.33x = 442.40 × 202.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.33x = 89,608.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,608.11/295.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.42

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