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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.10, 618.37 and 251.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.10, 618.37 and 251.61 is: 347.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.10 : 618.37 = 251.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.10/618.37 = 251.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.10x = 618.37 × 251.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.10x = 155,585.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,585.13/448.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.21

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