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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.79, 628.20 and 202.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.79, 628.20 and 202.23 is: 303.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.79 : 628.20 = 202.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.79/628.20 = 202.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.79x = 628.20 × 202.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.79x = 127,040.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,040.89/418.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.35

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