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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.08, 823.71 and 202.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.08, 823.71 and 202.90 is: 304.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.08 : 823.71 = 202.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.08/823.71 = 202.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.08x = 823.71 × 202.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.08x = 167,126.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,126.64/549.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.38

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