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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.36, 666.59 and 239.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.36, 666.59 and 239.62 is: 358.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.36 : 666.59 = 239.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.36/666.59 = 239.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.36x = 666.59 × 239.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.36x = 159,728.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,728.30/445.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.65

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