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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.35, 666.57 and 239.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.35, 666.57 and 239.61 is: 358.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.35 : 666.57 = 239.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.35/666.57 = 239.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.35x = 666.57 × 239.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.35x = 159,716.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,716.84/445.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.63

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