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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.57, 669.28 and 240.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.57, 669.28 and 240.70 is: 360.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.57 : 669.28 = 240.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.57/669.28 = 240.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.57x = 669.28 × 240.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.57x = 161,095.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,095.70/446.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.74

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