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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.44, 562.70 and 202.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.44, 562.70 and 202.30 is: 303.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.44 : 562.70 = 202.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.44/562.70 = 202.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.44x = 562.70 × 202.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.44x = 113,832.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,832.17/375.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.20

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