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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.66, 628.14 and 202.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.66, 628.14 and 202.39 is: 303.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.66 : 628.14 = 202.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.66/628.14 = 202.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.66x = 628.14 × 202.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.66x = 127,129.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,129.25/418.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.66

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