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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.32, 611.22 and 202

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.32, 611.22 and 202 is: 303.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.32 : 611.22 = 202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.32/611.22 = 202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.32x = 611.22 × 202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.32x = 123,466.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,466.44/407.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.12

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