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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.21, 668.44 and 240.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.21, 668.44 and 240.50 is: 361.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.21 : 668.44 = 240.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.21/668.44 = 240.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.21x = 668.44 × 240.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.21x = 160,761.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,761.79/445.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.09

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