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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.78, 619.34 and 252.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.78, 619.34 and 252.31 is: 348.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.78 : 619.34 = 252.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.78/619.34 = 252.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.78x = 619.34 × 252.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.78x = 156,265.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,265.68/448.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.20

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