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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.36, 668.24 and 201.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.36, 668.24 and 201.84 is: 302.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.36 : 668.24 = 201.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.36/668.24 = 201.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.36x = 668.24 × 201.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.36x = 134,877.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,877.56/445.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.85

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