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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.60, 671.64 and 242.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.60, 671.64 and 242.04 is: 363.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.60 : 671.64 = 242.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.60/671.64 = 242.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.60x = 671.64 × 242.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.60x = 162,563.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,563.75/447.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.19

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