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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.98, 714.06 and 202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.98, 714.06 and 202.20 is: 303.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.98 : 714.06 = 202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.98/714.06 = 202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.98x = 714.06 × 202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.98x = 144,382.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,382.93/475.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.34

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