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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.05, 611.33 and 202.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.05, 611.33 and 202.31 is: 303.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.05 : 611.33 = 202.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.05/611.33 = 202.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.05x = 611.33 × 202.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.05x = 123,674.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,674.10/408.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.09

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