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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.13, 668.61 and 240.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.13, 668.61 and 240.75 is: 360.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.13 : 668.61 = 240.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.13/668.61 = 240.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.13x = 668.61 × 240.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.13x = 160,967.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,967.86/446.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.81

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