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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.65, 670.05 and 241.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.65, 670.05 and 241.16 is: 361.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.65 : 670.05 = 241.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.65/670.05 = 241.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.65x = 670.05 × 241.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.65x = 161,585.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,585.91/446.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.78

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