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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.22, 672.21 and 295.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.22, 672.21 and 295.22 is: 442.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.22 : 672.21 = 295.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.22/672.21 = 295.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.22x = 672.21 × 295.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.22x = 198,446.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,446.48/448.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.75

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