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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.60, 668.86 and 202.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.60, 668.86 and 202.30 is: 303.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.60 : 668.86 = 202.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.60/668.86 = 202.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.60x = 668.86 × 202.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.60x = 135,308.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,308.20/445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.65

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