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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.18, 668.72 and 202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.18, 668.72 and 202.20 is: 303.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.18 : 668.72 = 202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.18/668.72 = 202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.18x = 668.72 × 202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.18x = 135,215.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,215.18/446.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.05

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