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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.48, 676.08 and 242.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.48, 676.08 and 242.40 is: 363.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.48 : 676.08 = 242.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.48/676.08 = 242.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.48x = 676.08 × 242.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.48x = 163,881.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,881.79/450.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.79

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