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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.93, 668.59 and 240.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.93, 668.59 and 240.30 is: 360.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.93 : 668.59 = 240.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.93/668.59 = 240.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.93x = 668.59 × 240.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.93x = 160,661.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,661.58/445.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.29

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