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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.43, 668.22 and 240.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.43, 668.22 and 240.00 is: 360.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.43 : 668.22 = 240.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.43/668.22 = 240.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.43x = 668.22 × 240.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.43x = 160,369.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,369.39/445.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.03

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