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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.53, 476.61 and 202.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.53, 476.61 and 202.43 is: 302.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.53 : 476.61 = 202.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.53/476.61 = 202.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.53x = 476.61 × 202.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.53x = 96,477.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,477.78/318.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.89

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