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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.88, 672.98 and 243.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.88, 672.98 and 243.41 is: 364.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.88 : 672.98 = 243.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.88/672.98 = 243.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.88x = 672.98 × 243.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.88x = 163,805.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,805.48/448.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.92

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