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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.67, 673.19 and 205.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.67, 673.19 and 205.31 is: 308.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.67 : 673.19 = 205.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.67/673.19 = 205.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.67x = 673.19 × 205.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.67x = 138,212.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,212.64/448.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.05

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