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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.67, 671.77 and 242.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.67, 671.77 and 242.23 is: 363.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.67 : 671.77 = 242.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.67/671.77 = 242.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.67x = 671.77 × 242.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.67x = 162,723.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,723.08/447.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.49

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