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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.57, 673.14 and 243.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.57, 673.14 and 243.28 is: 365.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.57 : 673.14 = 243.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.57/673.14 = 243.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.57x = 673.14 × 243.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.57x = 163,760.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,760.28/448.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.07

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