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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.08, 823.67 and 202.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.08, 823.67 and 202.40 is: 303.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.08 : 823.67 = 202.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.08/823.67 = 202.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.08x = 823.67 × 202.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.08x = 166,709.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,709.53/549.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.62

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