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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.80, 628.17 and 202.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.80, 628.17 and 202.32 is: 303.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.80 : 628.17 = 202.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.80/628.17 = 202.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.80x = 628.17 × 202.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.80x = 127,091.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,091.35/418.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.47

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