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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.53, 668.98 and 240.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.53, 668.98 and 240.50 is: 361.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.53 : 668.98 = 240.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.53/668.98 = 240.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.53x = 668.98 × 240.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.53x = 160,890.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,890.31/445.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.12

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