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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.22, 611.87 and 202.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.22, 611.87 and 202.94 is: 304.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.22 : 611.87 = 202.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.22/611.87 = 202.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.22x = 611.87 × 202.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.22x = 124,170.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,170.35/408.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.18

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