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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.83, 673.20 and 240.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.83, 673.20 and 240.66 is: 360.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.83 : 673.20 = 240.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.83/673.20 = 240.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.83x = 673.20 × 240.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.83x = 162,012.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,012.31/448.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.97

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