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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.45, 663.69 and 247.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.45, 663.69 and 247.34 is: 371.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.45 : 663.69 = 247.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.45/663.69 = 247.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.45x = 663.69 × 247.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.45x = 164,155.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,155.85/442.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.02

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