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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.51, 672.49 and 201.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.51, 672.49 and 201.67 is: 302.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.51 : 672.49 = 201.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.51/672.49 = 201.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.51x = 672.49 × 201.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.51x = 135,616.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,616.69/448.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.37

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