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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448, 672.36 and 231.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448, 672.36 and 231.64 is: 347.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448 : 672.36 = 231.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448/672.36 = 231.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448x = 672.36 × 231.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448x = 155,745.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,745.47/448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.65

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