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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.17, 668.01 and 239.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.17, 668.01 and 239.73 is: 359.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.17 : 668.01 = 239.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.17/668.01 = 239.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.17x = 668.01 × 239.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.17x = 160,142.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,142.51/445.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.74

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