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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.16, 672.35 and 188.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.16, 672.35 and 188.22 is: 282.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.16 : 672.35 = 188.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.16/672.35 = 188.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.16x = 672.35 × 188.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.16x = 126,549.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,549.72/448.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.38

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