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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.37, 671.24 and 241.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.37, 671.24 and 241.70 is: 362.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.37 : 671.24 = 241.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.37/671.24 = 241.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.37x = 671.24 × 241.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.37x = 162,235.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,235.96/447.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.65

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