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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.80, 619.38 and 252.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.80, 619.38 and 252.36 is: 348.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.80 : 619.38 = 252.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.80/619.38 = 252.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.80x = 619.38 × 252.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.80x = 156,306.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,306.74/448.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.28

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