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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.60, 668.44 and 202.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.60, 668.44 and 202.24 is: 303.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.60 : 668.44 = 202.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.60/668.44 = 202.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.60x = 668.44 × 202.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.60x = 135,185.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,185.31/445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.38

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