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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.55, 627.82 and 202.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.55, 627.82 and 202.28 is: 303.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.55 : 627.82 = 202.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.55/627.82 = 202.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.55x = 627.82 × 202.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.55x = 126,991.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,991.78/418.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.41

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