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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.99, 670.67 and 241.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.99, 670.67 and 241.31 is: 362.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.99 : 670.67 = 241.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.99/670.67 = 241.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.99x = 670.67 × 241.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.99x = 161,834.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,834.82/446.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.06

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