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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.69, 619.14 and 252.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.69, 619.14 and 252.16 is: 347.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.69 : 619.14 = 252.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.69/619.14 = 252.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.69x = 619.14 × 252.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.69x = 156,125.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,125.22/448.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.96

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