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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.48, 577.08 and 202.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.48, 577.08 and 202.08 is: 303.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.48 : 577.08 = 202.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.48/577.08 = 202.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.48x = 577.08 × 202.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.48x = 116,616.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,616.33/384.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.31

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