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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.04, 672.25 and 242.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.04, 672.25 and 242.75 is: 364.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.04 : 672.25 = 242.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.04/672.25 = 242.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.04x = 672.25 × 242.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.04x = 163,187.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,187.47/448.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.23

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