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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.99, 668.58 and 202.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.99, 668.58 and 202.39 is: 303.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.99 : 668.58 = 202.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.99/668.58 = 202.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.99x = 668.58 × 202.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.99x = 135,313.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,313.91/445.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.40

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