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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.32, 671.94 and 243.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.32, 671.94 and 243.03 is: 364.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.32 : 671.94 = 243.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.32/671.94 = 243.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.32x = 671.94 × 243.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.32x = 163,301.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,301.58/448.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.25

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