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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.34, 668.21 and 239.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.34, 668.21 and 239.87 is: 359.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.34 : 668.21 = 239.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.34/668.21 = 239.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.34x = 668.21 × 239.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.34x = 160,283.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,283.53/445.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.91

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