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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.25, 611.79 and 202.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.25, 611.79 and 202.97 is: 304.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.25 : 611.79 = 202.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.25/611.79 = 202.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.25x = 611.79 × 202.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.25x = 124,175.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,175.02/408.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.16

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