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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.23, 669.05 and 239.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.23, 669.05 and 239.95 is: 360.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.23 : 669.05 = 239.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.23/669.05 = 239.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.23x = 669.05 × 239.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.23x = 160,538.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,538.55/445.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.57

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