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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.68, 619.30 and 262.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.68, 619.30 and 262.22 is: 361.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.68 : 619.30 = 262.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.68/619.30 = 262.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.68x = 619.30 × 262.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.68x = 162,392.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,392.85/448.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.93

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