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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.36, 672.06 and 204.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.36, 672.06 and 204.52 is: 306.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.36 : 672.06 = 204.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.36/672.06 = 204.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.36x = 672.06 × 204.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.36x = 137,449.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,449.71/448.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.56

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