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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.66, 619.16 and 252.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.66, 619.16 and 252.16 is: 347.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.66 : 619.16 = 252.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.66/619.16 = 252.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.66x = 619.16 × 252.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.66x = 156,127.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,127.39/448.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.99

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