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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.36, 668.29 and 239.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.36, 668.29 and 239.92 is: 360.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.36 : 668.29 = 239.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.36/668.29 = 239.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.36x = 668.29 × 239.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.36x = 160,335.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,335.24/445.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.02

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