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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.57, 668.34 and 201.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.57, 668.34 and 201.92 is: 302.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.57 : 668.34 = 201.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.57/668.34 = 201.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.57x = 668.34 × 201.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.57x = 134,951.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,951.21/445.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.87

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