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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.08, 671.96 and 155.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.08, 671.96 and 155.51 is: 233.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.08 : 671.96 = 155.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.08/671.96 = 155.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.08x = 671.96 × 155.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.08x = 104,496.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,496.50/448.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.21

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