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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.65, 673.34 and 243.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.65, 673.34 and 243.36 is: 365.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.65 : 673.34 = 243.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.65/673.34 = 243.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.65x = 673.34 × 243.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.65x = 163,862.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,862.81/448.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.24

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