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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.25, 693.50 and 202.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.25, 693.50 and 202.28 is: 303.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.25 : 693.50 = 202.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.25/693.50 = 202.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.25x = 693.50 × 202.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.25x = 140,279.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,279.14/462.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.47

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