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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.56, 668.40 and 202.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.56, 668.40 and 202.05 is: 303.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.56 : 668.40 = 202.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.56/668.40 = 202.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.56x = 668.40 × 202.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.56x = 135,050.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,050.22/445.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.10

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