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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.68, 664 and 247.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.68, 664 and 247.97 is: 371.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.68 : 664 = 247.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.68/664 = 247.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.68x = 664 × 247.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.68x = 164,652.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,652.08/442.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.94

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