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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.83, 577.41 and 202.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.83, 577.41 and 202.18 is: 303.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.83 : 577.41 = 202.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.83/577.41 = 202.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.83x = 577.41 × 202.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.83x = 116,742.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,742.23/384.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.36

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