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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.22, 562.62 and 201.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.22, 562.62 and 201.82 is: 302.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.22 : 562.62 = 201.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.22/562.62 = 201.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.22x = 562.62 × 201.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.22x = 113,547.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,547.97/375.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.62

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