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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.40, 477.24 and 202.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.40, 477.24 and 202.40 is: 303.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.40 : 477.24 = 202.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.40/477.24 = 202.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.40x = 477.24 × 202.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.40x = 96,593.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,593.38/318.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.37

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