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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.69, 670.32 and 241.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.69, 670.32 and 241.40 is: 362.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.69 : 670.32 = 241.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.69/670.32 = 241.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.69x = 670.32 × 241.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.69x = 161,815.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,815.25/446.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.25

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