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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.50, 668.16 and 239.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.50, 668.16 and 239.88 is: 359.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.50 : 668.16 = 239.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.50/668.16 = 239.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.50x = 668.16 × 239.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.50x = 160,278.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,278.22/445.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.77

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