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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.02, 668.49 and 240.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.02, 668.49 and 240.67 is: 360.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.02 : 668.49 = 240.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.02/668.49 = 240.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.02x = 668.49 × 240.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.02x = 160,885.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,885.49/446.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.71

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