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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.10, 670.08 and 241.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.10, 670.08 and 241.78 is: 362.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.10 : 670.08 = 241.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.10/670.08 = 241.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.10x = 670.08 × 241.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.10x = 162,011.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,011.94/447.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.36

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