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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.18, 952.88 and 202.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.18, 952.88 and 202.23 is: 303.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.18 : 952.88 = 202.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.18/952.88 = 202.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.18x = 952.88 × 202.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.18x = 192,699.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,699.91/635.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.38

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