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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.36, 669.24 and 240.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.36, 669.24 and 240.08 is: 360.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.36 : 669.24 = 240.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.36/669.24 = 240.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.36x = 669.24 × 240.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.36x = 160,667.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,667.79/445.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.76

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