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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.20, 611.58 and 202.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.20, 611.58 and 202.28 is: 303.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.20 : 611.58 = 202.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.20/611.58 = 202.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.20x = 611.58 × 202.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.20x = 123,710.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,710.40/408.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.06

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