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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.23, 669.54 and 240.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.23, 669.54 and 240.56 is: 360.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.23 : 669.54 = 240.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.23/669.54 = 240.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.23x = 669.54 × 240.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.23x = 161,064.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,064.61/446.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.94

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