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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.74, 673.54 and 240.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.74, 673.54 and 240.66 is: 361.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.74 : 673.54 = 240.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.74/673.54 = 240.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.74x = 673.54 × 240.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.74x = 162,093.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,093.53/448.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.22

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