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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.51, 671.40 and 242.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.51, 671.40 and 242.57 is: 363.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.51 : 671.40 = 242.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.51/671.40 = 242.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.51x = 671.40 × 242.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.51x = 162,861.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,861.50/448.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.12

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