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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.78, 668.34 and 202.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.78, 668.34 and 202.30 is: 303.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.78 : 668.34 = 202.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.78/668.34 = 202.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.78x = 668.34 × 202.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.78x = 135,205.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,205.18/445.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.30

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