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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.59, 672.24 and 243.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.59, 672.24 and 243.25 is: 364.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.59 : 672.24 = 243.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.59/672.24 = 243.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.59x = 672.24 × 243.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.59x = 163,522.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,522.38/448.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.53

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