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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.33, 476.82 and 202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.33, 476.82 and 202.20 is: 302.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.33 : 476.82 = 202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.33/476.82 = 202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.33x = 476.82 × 202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.33x = 96,411.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,411.97/318.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.87

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