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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.18, 667.83 and 239.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.18, 667.83 and 239.71 is: 359.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.18 : 667.83 = 239.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.18/667.83 = 239.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.18x = 667.83 × 239.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.18x = 160,085.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,085.53/445.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.60

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