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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.89, 668.84 and 202.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.89, 668.84 and 202.35 is: 303.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.89 : 668.84 = 202.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.89/668.84 = 202.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.89x = 668.84 × 202.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.89x = 135,339.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,339.77/445.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.53

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