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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.76, 671.76 and 242.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.76, 671.76 and 242.82 is: 363.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.76 : 671.76 = 242.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.76/671.76 = 242.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.76x = 671.76 × 242.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.76x = 163,116.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,116.76/448.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.48

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