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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.04, 668.88 and 237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.04, 668.88 and 237.60 is: 356.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.04 : 668.88 = 237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.04/668.88 = 237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.04x = 668.88 × 237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.04x = 158,925.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,925.89/446.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.30

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