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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.72, 619.24 and 252.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.72, 619.24 and 252.24 is: 348.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.72 : 619.24 = 252.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.72/619.24 = 252.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.72x = 619.24 × 252.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.72x = 156,197.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,197.10/448.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.09

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