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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.03, 618.33 and 251.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.03, 618.33 and 251.61 is: 347.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.03 : 618.33 = 251.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.03/618.33 = 251.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.03x = 618.33 × 251.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.03x = 155,576.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,576.64/448.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.25

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