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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.32, 563.18 and 202.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.32, 563.18 and 202.11 is: 303.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.32 : 563.18 = 202.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.32/563.18 = 202.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.32x = 563.18 × 202.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.32x = 113,823.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,823.30/375.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.27

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