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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.68, 674.28 and 243.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.68, 674.28 and 243.48 is: 365.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.68 : 674.28 = 243.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.68/674.28 = 243.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.68x = 674.28 × 243.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.68x = 164,173.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,173.69/448.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.90

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