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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.97, 790.22 and 202.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.97, 790.22 and 202.23 is: 303.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.97 : 790.22 = 202.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.97/790.22 = 202.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.97x = 790.22 × 202.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.97x = 159,806.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,806.70/526.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.25

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