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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.50, 668.39 and 202.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.50, 668.39 and 202.16 is: 303.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.50 : 668.39 = 202.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.50/668.39 = 202.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.50x = 668.39 × 202.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.50x = 135,122.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,122.38/445.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.31

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