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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.04, 671.96 and 242.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.04, 671.96 and 242.58 is: 363.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.04 : 671.96 = 242.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.04/671.96 = 242.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.04x = 671.96 × 242.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.04x = 163,004.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,004.06/448.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.82

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