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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.46, 563.37 and 202.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.46, 563.37 and 202.27 is: 303.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.46 : 563.37 = 202.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.46/563.37 = 202.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.46x = 563.37 × 202.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.46x = 113,952.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,952.85/375.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.50

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