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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.84, 668.99 and 202.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.84, 668.99 and 202.23 is: 303.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.84 : 668.99 = 202.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.84/668.99 = 202.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.84x = 668.99 × 202.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.84x = 135,289.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,289.85/445.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.45

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