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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.29, 477.09 and 202.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.29, 477.09 and 202.37 is: 303.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.29 : 477.09 = 202.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.29/477.09 = 202.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.29x = 477.09 × 202.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.29x = 96,546.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,546.32/318.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.33

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