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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.08, 618.33 and 251.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.08, 618.33 and 251.62 is: 347.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.08 : 618.33 = 251.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.08/618.33 = 251.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.08x = 618.33 × 251.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.08x = 155,584.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,584.19/448.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.23

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