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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.27, 668.84 and 240.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.27, 668.84 and 240.41 is: 360.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.27 : 668.84 = 240.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.27/668.84 = 240.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.27x = 668.84 × 240.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.27x = 160,796.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,796.29/446.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.32

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