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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.83, 668.34 and 202.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.83, 668.34 and 202.23 is: 303.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.83 : 668.34 = 202.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.83/668.34 = 202.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.83x = 668.34 × 202.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.83x = 135,155.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,155.06/445.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.15

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