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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.92, 668.88 and 240.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.92, 668.88 and 240.58 is: 360.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.92 : 668.88 = 240.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.92/668.88 = 240.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.92x = 668.88 × 240.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.92x = 160,918.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,918.78/445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.87

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