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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.42, 669.78 and 202.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.42, 669.78 and 202.78 is: 304.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.42 : 669.78 = 202.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.42/669.78 = 202.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.42x = 669.78 × 202.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.42x = 135,813.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,813.63/446.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.23

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