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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.13, 668.85 and 202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.13, 668.85 and 202.50 is: 303.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.13 : 668.85 = 202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.13/668.85 = 202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.13x = 668.85 × 202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.13x = 135,442.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,442.13/446.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.59

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