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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.56, 628 and 202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.56, 628 and 202.20 is: 303.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.56 : 628 = 202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.56/628 = 202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.56x = 628 × 202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.56x = 126,981.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,981.60/418.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.38

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