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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.92, 668.32 and 201.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.92, 668.32 and 201.84 is: 302.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.92 : 668.32 = 201.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.92/668.32 = 201.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.92x = 668.32 × 201.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.92x = 134,893.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,893.71/445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.51

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