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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.42, 669.62 and 241.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.42, 669.62 and 241.08 is: 361.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.42 : 669.62 = 241.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.42/669.62 = 241.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.42x = 669.62 × 241.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.42x = 161,431.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,431.99/446.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.61

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