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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.26, 672.60 and 242.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.26, 672.60 and 242.61 is: 364.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.26 : 672.60 = 242.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.26/672.60 = 242.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.26x = 672.60 × 242.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.26x = 163,179.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,179.49/448.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.03

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