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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.50, 666.81 and 239.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.50, 666.81 and 239.58 is: 358.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.50 : 666.81 = 239.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.50/666.81 = 239.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.50x = 666.81 × 239.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.50x = 159,754.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,754.34/445.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.60

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