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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.12, 669.47 and 240.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.12, 669.47 and 240.83 is: 361.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.12 : 669.47 = 240.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.12/669.47 = 240.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.12x = 669.47 × 240.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.12x = 161,228.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,228.30/446.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.40

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