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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.14, 618.38 and 271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.14, 618.38 and 271.20 is: 374.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.14 : 618.38 = 271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.14/618.38 = 271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.14x = 618.38 × 271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.14x = 167,703.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,703.30/448.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.22

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