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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.86, 619.36 and 252.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.86, 619.36 and 252.33 is: 348.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.86 : 619.36 = 252.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.86/619.36 = 252.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.86x = 619.36 × 252.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.86x = 156,283.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,283.11/448.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.18

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