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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.06, 672.51 and 242.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.06, 672.51 and 242.80 is: 364.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.06 : 672.51 = 242.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.06/672.51 = 242.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.06x = 672.51 × 242.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.06x = 163,285.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,285.43/448.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.43

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