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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.67, 668.55 and 202.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.67, 668.55 and 202.31 is: 303.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.67 : 668.55 = 202.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.67/668.55 = 202.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.67x = 668.55 × 202.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.67x = 135,254.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,254.35/445.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.49

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