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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.36, 669.06 and 202.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.36, 669.06 and 202.40 is: 303.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.36 : 669.06 = 202.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.36/669.06 = 202.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.36x = 669.06 × 202.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.36x = 135,417.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,417.74/446.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.38

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