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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.42, 669.72 and 241.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.42, 669.72 and 241.10 is: 361.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.42 : 669.72 = 241.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.42/669.72 = 241.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.42x = 669.72 × 241.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.42x = 161,469.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,469.49/446.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.70

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