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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.56, 628.20 and 202.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.56, 628.20 and 202.29 is: 303.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.56 : 628.20 = 202.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.56/628.20 = 202.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.56x = 628.20 × 202.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.56x = 127,078.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,078.58/418.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.61

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