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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.60, 669.61 and 240.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.60, 669.61 and 240.32 is: 361.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.60 : 669.61 = 240.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.60/669.61 = 240.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.60x = 669.61 × 240.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.60x = 160,920.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,920.68/445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.13

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