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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.40, 671.46 and 242.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.40, 671.46 and 242.11 is: 363.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.40 : 671.46 = 242.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.40/671.46 = 242.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.40x = 671.46 × 242.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.40x = 162,567.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,567.18/447.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.36

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