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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.91, 669.31 and 240.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.91, 669.31 and 240.92 is: 361.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.91 : 669.31 = 240.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.91/669.31 = 240.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.91x = 669.31 × 240.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.91x = 161,249.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,249.26/445.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.62

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