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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.10, 668.58 and 240.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.10, 668.58 and 240.75 is: 360.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.10 : 668.58 = 240.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.10/668.58 = 240.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.10x = 668.58 × 240.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.10x = 160,960.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,960.64/446.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.82

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