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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.51, 668.37 and 240.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.51, 668.37 and 240.03 is: 360.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.51 : 668.37 = 240.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.51/668.37 = 240.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.51x = 668.37 × 240.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.51x = 160,428.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,428.85/445.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.10

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