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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.73, 671.69 and 242.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.73, 671.69 and 242.48 is: 363.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.73 : 671.69 = 242.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.73/671.69 = 242.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.73x = 671.69 × 242.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.73x = 162,873.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,873.68/447.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.78

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