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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.35, 668.12 and 240.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.35, 668.12 and 240.15 is: 360.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.35 : 668.12 = 240.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.35/668.12 = 240.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.35x = 668.12 × 240.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.35x = 160,449.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,449.02/445.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.28

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