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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.69, 668.54 and 240.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.69, 668.54 and 240.36 is: 360.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.69 : 668.54 = 240.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.69/668.54 = 240.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.69x = 668.54 × 240.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.69x = 160,690.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,690.27/445.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.54

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