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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.66, 577.29 and 202.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.66, 577.29 and 202.16 is: 303.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.66 : 577.29 = 202.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.66/577.29 = 202.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.66x = 577.29 × 202.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.66x = 116,702.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,702.06/384.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.39

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