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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.19, 669.96 and 241.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.19, 669.96 and 241.16 is: 362.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.19 : 669.96 = 241.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.19/669.96 = 241.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.19x = 669.96 × 241.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.19x = 161,564.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,564.20/446.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.10

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