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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.56, 672.56 and 205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.56, 672.56 and 205.20 is: 307.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.56 : 672.56 = 205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.56/672.56 = 205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.56x = 672.56 × 205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.56x = 138,009.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,009.31/448.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.67

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