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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.73, 671.80 and 242.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.73, 671.80 and 242.06 is: 363.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.73 : 671.80 = 242.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.73/671.80 = 242.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.73x = 671.80 × 242.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.73x = 162,615.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,615.91/447.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.20

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