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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.88, 668.62 and 202.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.88, 668.62 and 202.27 is: 303.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.88 : 668.62 = 202.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.88/668.62 = 202.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.88x = 668.62 × 202.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.88x = 135,241.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,241.77/445.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.31

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