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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.72, 670.28 and 241.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.72, 670.28 and 241.21 is: 361.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.72 : 670.28 = 241.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.72/670.28 = 241.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.72x = 670.28 × 241.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.72x = 161,677.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,677.87/446.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.93

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