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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.90, 668.60 and 202.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.90, 668.60 and 202.29 is: 303.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.90 : 668.60 = 202.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.90/668.60 = 202.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.90x = 668.60 × 202.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.90x = 135,251.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,251.35/445.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.32

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