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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.83, 672.38 and 243.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.83, 672.38 and 243.12 is: 364.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.83 : 672.38 = 243.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.83/672.38 = 243.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.83x = 672.38 × 243.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.83x = 163,469.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,469.03/448.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.21

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