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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.58, 668.71 and 202.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.58, 668.71 and 202.28 is: 303.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.58 : 668.71 = 202.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.58/668.71 = 202.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.58x = 668.71 × 202.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.58x = 135,266.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,266.66/445.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.57

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