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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.24, 714.48 and 202.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.24, 714.48 and 202.18 is: 303.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.24 : 714.48 = 202.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.24/714.48 = 202.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.24x = 714.48 × 202.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.24x = 144,453.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,453.57/476.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.32

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