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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.06, 668.64 and 240.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.06, 668.64 and 240.06 is: 359.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.06 : 668.64 = 240.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.06/668.64 = 240.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.06x = 668.64 × 240.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.06x = 160,513.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,513.72/446.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.85

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