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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.08, 671.62 and 242.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.08, 671.62 and 242.54 is: 363.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.08 : 671.62 = 242.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.08/671.62 = 242.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.08x = 671.62 × 242.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.08x = 162,894.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,894.71/448.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.54

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