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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.24, 667.74 and 201.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.24, 667.74 and 201.62 is: 302.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.24 : 667.74 = 201.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.24/667.74 = 201.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.24x = 667.74 × 201.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.24x = 134,629.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,629.74/445.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.38

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