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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.74, 619.12 and 252.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.74, 619.12 and 252.21 is: 347.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.74 : 619.12 = 252.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.74/619.12 = 252.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.74x = 619.12 × 252.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.74x = 156,150.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,150.18/448.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.97

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