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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.46, 611.30 and 202.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.46, 611.30 and 202.13 is: 303.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.46 : 611.30 = 202.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.46/611.30 = 202.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.46x = 611.30 × 202.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.46x = 123,561.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,561.81/407.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.25

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