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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.33, 672.41 and 204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.33, 672.41 and 204.80 is: 307.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.33 : 672.41 = 204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.33/672.41 = 204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.33x = 672.41 × 204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.33x = 137,709.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,709.57/448.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.16

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