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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.70, 667.95 and 240.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.70, 667.95 and 240.37 is: 360.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.70 : 667.95 = 240.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.70/667.95 = 240.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.70x = 667.95 × 240.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.70x = 160,552.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,552.57/445.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.22

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