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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.23, 823.97 and 202.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.23, 823.97 and 202.75 is: 304.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.23 : 823.97 = 202.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.23/823.97 = 202.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.23x = 823.97 × 202.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.23x = 167,058.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,058.36/549.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.17

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