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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.66, 668.19 and 240.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.66, 668.19 and 240.02 is: 359.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.66 : 668.19 = 240.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.66/668.19 = 240.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.66x = 668.19 × 240.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.66x = 160,378.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,378.96/445.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.87

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