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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.10, 672.24 and 201.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.10, 672.24 and 201.42 is: 302.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.10 : 672.24 = 201.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.10/672.24 = 201.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.10x = 672.24 × 201.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.10x = 135,402.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,402.58/448.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.17

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