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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.52, 667.68 and 239.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.52, 667.68 and 239.78 is: 359.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.52 : 667.68 = 239.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.52/667.68 = 239.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.52x = 667.68 × 239.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.52x = 160,096.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,096.31/445.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.35

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