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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.53, 670.79 and 242.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.53, 670.79 and 242.20 is: 363.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.53 : 670.79 = 242.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.53/670.79 = 242.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.53x = 670.79 × 242.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.53x = 162,464.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,464.27/447.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.02

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