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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.69, 668.31 and 202.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.69, 668.31 and 202.09 is: 303.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.69 : 668.31 = 202.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.69/668.31 = 202.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.69x = 668.31 × 202.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.69x = 135,058.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,058.77/445.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.03

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