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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.15, 618.49 and 251.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.15, 618.49 and 251.67 is: 347.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.15 : 618.49 = 251.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.15/618.49 = 251.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.15x = 618.49 × 251.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.15x = 155,656.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,656.60/448.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.33

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