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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.73, 628.29 and 202.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.73, 628.29 and 202.25 is: 303.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.73 : 628.29 = 202.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.73/628.29 = 202.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.73x = 628.29 × 202.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.73x = 127,071.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,071.65/418.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.47

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