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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.38, 669.36 and 240.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.38, 669.36 and 240.92 is: 361.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.38 : 669.36 = 240.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.38/669.36 = 240.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.38x = 669.36 × 240.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.38x = 161,262.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,262.21/446.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.27

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