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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.50, 671.34 and 241.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.50, 671.34 and 241.94 is: 362.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.50 : 671.34 = 241.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.50/671.34 = 241.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.50x = 671.34 × 241.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.50x = 162,424.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,424.00/447.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.96

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