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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.46, 670.10 and 241.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.46, 670.10 and 241.26 is: 362.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.46 : 670.10 = 241.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.46/670.10 = 241.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.46x = 670.10 × 241.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.46x = 161,667.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,667.12/446.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.11

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