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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.46, 671.90 and 242.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.46, 671.90 and 242.43 is: 364.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.46 : 671.90 = 242.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.46/671.90 = 242.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.46x = 671.90 × 242.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.46x = 162,888.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,888.72/447.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.03

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