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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.52, 672.78 and 205.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.52, 672.78 and 205.36 is: 308.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.52 : 672.78 = 205.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.52/672.78 = 205.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.52x = 672.78 × 205.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.52x = 138,162.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,162.10/448.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.04

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