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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.97, 669.21 and 202.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.97, 669.21 and 202.56 is: 303.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.97 : 669.21 = 202.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.97/669.21 = 202.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.97x = 669.21 × 202.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.97x = 135,555.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,555.18/445.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.96

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