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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.22, 672.18 and 204.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.22, 672.18 and 204.62 is: 306.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.22 : 672.18 = 204.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.22/672.18 = 204.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.22x = 672.18 × 204.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.22x = 137,538.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,538.49/448.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.85

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