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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.47, 671.40 and 242.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.47, 671.40 and 242.19 is: 363.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.47 : 671.40 = 242.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.47/671.40 = 242.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.47x = 671.40 × 242.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.47x = 162,603.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,603.85/447.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.38

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