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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.68, 627.96 and 202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.68, 627.96 and 202.20 is: 303.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.68 : 627.96 = 202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.68/627.96 = 202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.68x = 627.96 × 202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.68x = 126,973.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,973.51/418.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.27

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