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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.69, 619.23 and 252.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.69, 619.23 and 252.22 is: 348.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.69 : 619.23 = 252.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.69/619.23 = 252.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.69x = 619.23 × 252.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.69x = 156,182.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,182.19/448.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.08

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