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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.29, 671.85 and 242.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.29, 671.85 and 242.43 is: 363.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.29 : 671.85 = 242.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.29/671.85 = 242.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.29x = 671.85 × 242.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.29x = 162,876.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,876.60/448.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.33

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