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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.36, 668.98 and 202.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.36, 668.98 and 202.84 is: 304.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.36 : 668.98 = 202.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.36/668.98 = 202.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.36x = 668.98 × 202.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.36x = 135,695.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,695.90/446.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.01

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