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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.40, 669.96 and 241.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.40, 669.96 and 241.11 is: 361.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.40 : 669.96 = 241.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.40/669.96 = 241.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.40x = 669.96 × 241.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.40x = 161,534.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,534.06/446.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.86

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