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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.95, 672.93 and 240.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.95, 672.93 and 240.96 is: 361.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.95 : 672.93 = 240.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.95/672.93 = 240.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.95x = 672.93 × 240.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.95x = 162,149.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,149.21/448.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.17

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