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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.24, 668.93 and 202.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.24, 668.93 and 202.46 is: 303.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.24 : 668.93 = 202.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.24/668.93 = 202.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.24x = 668.93 × 202.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.24x = 135,427.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,427.21/446.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.48

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