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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.44, 668.41 and 240.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.44, 668.41 and 240.01 is: 360.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.44 : 668.41 = 240.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.44/668.41 = 240.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.44x = 668.41 × 240.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.44x = 160,425.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,425.08/445.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.15

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