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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.46, 668.92 and 241.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.46, 668.92 and 241.12 is: 361.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.46 : 668.92 = 241.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.46/668.92 = 241.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.46x = 668.92 × 241.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.46x = 161,289.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,289.99/446.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.26

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