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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.12, 671.10 and 255.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.12, 671.10 and 255.16 is: 382.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.12 : 671.10 = 255.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.12/671.10 = 255.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.12x = 671.10 × 255.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.12x = 171,237.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,237.88/448.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.13

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