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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.68, 668.34 and 240.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.68, 668.34 and 240.20 is: 360.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.68 : 668.34 = 240.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.68/668.34 = 240.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.68x = 668.34 × 240.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.68x = 160,535.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,535.27/445.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.20

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