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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.22, 672.08 and 204.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.22, 672.08 and 204.51 is: 306.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.22 : 672.08 = 204.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.22/672.08 = 204.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.22x = 672.08 × 204.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.22x = 137,448.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,448.58/448.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.65

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