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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.60, 668.68 and 240.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.60, 668.68 and 240.08 is: 360.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.60 : 668.68 = 240.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.60/668.68 = 240.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.60x = 668.68 × 240.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.60x = 160,536.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,536.69/445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.27

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