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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.98, 668.58 and 240.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.98, 668.58 and 240.69 is: 360.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.98 : 668.58 = 240.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.98/668.58 = 240.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.98x = 668.58 × 240.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.98x = 160,920.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,920.52/445.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.82

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