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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.90, 672.34 and 239.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.90, 672.34 and 239.88 is: 360.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.90 : 672.34 = 239.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.90/672.34 = 239.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.90x = 672.34 × 239.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.90x = 161,280.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,280.92/447.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.08

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