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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.87, 628.31 and 202.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.87, 628.31 and 202.30 is: 303.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.87 : 628.31 = 202.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.87/628.31 = 202.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.87x = 628.31 × 202.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.87x = 127,102.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,102.96/418.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.44

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