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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.17, 611.90 and 202.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.17, 611.90 and 202.44 is: 303.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.17 : 611.90 = 202.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.17/611.90 = 202.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.17x = 611.90 × 202.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.17x = 123,872.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,872.02/408.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.49

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