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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.61, 670.28 and 241.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.61, 670.28 and 241.38 is: 362.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.61 : 670.28 = 241.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.61/670.28 = 241.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.61x = 670.28 × 241.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.61x = 161,790.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,790.98/446.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.26

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