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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.23, 612.61 and 202.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.23, 612.61 and 202.97 is: 304.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.23 : 612.61 = 202.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.23/612.61 = 202.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.23x = 612.61 × 202.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.23x = 124,342.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,342.48/408.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.59

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