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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.80, 619.38 and 252.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.80, 619.38 and 252.30 is: 348.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.80 : 619.38 = 252.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.80/619.38 = 252.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.80x = 619.38 × 252.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.80x = 156,269.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,269.57/448.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.19

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