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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.48, 668.48 and 240.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.48, 668.48 and 240.05 is: 360.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.48 : 668.48 = 240.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.48/668.48 = 240.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.48x = 668.48 × 240.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.48x = 160,464.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,464.08/445.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.20

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