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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.64, 668.60 and 202.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.64, 668.60 and 202.18 is: 303.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.64 : 668.60 = 202.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.64/668.60 = 202.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.64x = 668.60 × 202.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.64x = 135,177.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,177.55/445.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.33

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