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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.34, 617.49 and 270.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.34, 617.49 and 270.22 is: 373.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.34 : 617.49 = 270.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.34/617.49 = 270.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.34x = 617.49 × 270.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.34x = 166,858.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,858.15/447.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.00

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