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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.24, 667.97 and 201.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.24, 667.97 and 201.71 is: 302.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.24 : 667.97 = 201.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.24/667.97 = 201.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.24x = 667.97 × 201.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.24x = 134,736.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,736.50/445.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.62

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