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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.23, 672.51 and 204.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.23, 672.51 and 204.78 is: 307.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.23 : 672.51 = 204.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.23/672.51 = 204.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.23x = 672.51 × 204.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.23x = 137,716.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,716.60/448.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.25

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