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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.47, 669.24 and 240.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.47, 669.24 and 240.99 is: 361.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.47 : 669.24 = 240.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.47/669.24 = 240.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.47x = 669.24 × 240.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.47x = 161,280.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,280.15/446.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.23

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