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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.40, 627.06 and 202.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.40, 627.06 and 202.40 is: 303.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.40 : 627.06 = 202.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.40/627.06 = 202.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.40x = 627.06 × 202.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.40x = 126,916.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,916.94/418.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.34

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