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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.58, 667.96 and 240.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.58, 667.96 and 240.32 is: 360.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.58 : 667.96 = 240.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.58/667.96 = 240.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.58x = 667.96 × 240.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.58x = 160,524.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,524.15/445.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.26

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