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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.73, 619.18 and 252.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.73, 619.18 and 252.21 is: 348.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.73 : 619.18 = 252.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.73/619.18 = 252.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.73x = 619.18 × 252.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.73x = 156,162.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,162.01/448.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.01

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