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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.88, 713.92 and 202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.88, 713.92 and 202.20 is: 303.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.88 : 713.92 = 202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.88/713.92 = 202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.88x = 713.92 × 202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.88x = 144,354.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,354.12/475.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.34

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