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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.64, 672.50 and 243.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.64, 672.50 and 243.15 is: 364.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.64 : 672.50 = 243.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.64/672.50 = 243.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.64x = 672.50 × 243.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.64x = 163,520.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,520.24/448.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.48

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