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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.23, 671.92 and 204.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.23, 671.92 and 204.61 is: 306.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.23 : 671.92 = 204.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.23/671.92 = 204.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.23x = 671.92 × 204.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.23x = 137,481.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,481.55/448.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.72

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