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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.43, 668.53 and 240.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.43, 668.53 and 240.14 is: 360.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.43 : 668.53 = 240.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.43/668.53 = 240.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.43x = 668.53 × 240.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.43x = 160,540.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,540.79/445.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.42

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