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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.67, 672.18 and 242.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.67, 672.18 and 242.93 is: 363.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.67 : 672.18 = 242.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.67/672.18 = 242.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.67x = 672.18 × 242.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.67x = 163,292.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,292.69/448.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.95

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