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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.11, 668.58 and 240.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.11, 668.58 and 240.18 is: 359.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.11 : 668.58 = 240.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.11/668.58 = 240.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.11x = 668.58 × 240.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.11x = 160,579.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,579.54/446.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.96

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