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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.74, 668.59 and 202.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.74, 668.59 and 202.22 is: 303.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.74 : 668.59 = 202.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.74/668.59 = 202.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.74x = 668.59 × 202.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.74x = 135,202.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,202.27/445.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.32

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