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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.84, 627.72 and 202.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.84, 627.72 and 202.24 is: 303.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.84 : 627.72 = 202.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.84/627.72 = 202.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.84x = 627.72 × 202.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.84x = 126,950.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,950.09/418.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.10

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