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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.85, 668.76 and 202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.85, 668.76 and 202.20 is: 303.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.85 : 668.76 = 202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.85/668.76 = 202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.85x = 668.76 × 202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.85x = 135,223.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,223.27/445.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.29

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