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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.26, 668.94 and 202.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.26, 668.94 and 202.48 is: 303.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.26 : 668.94 = 202.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.26/668.94 = 202.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.26x = 668.94 × 202.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.26x = 135,446.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,446.97/446.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.52

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