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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.13, 476.20 and 202.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.13, 476.20 and 202.17 is: 302.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.13 : 476.20 = 202.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.13/476.20 = 202.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.13x = 476.20 × 202.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.13x = 96,273.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,273.35/318.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.62

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