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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.08, 672 and 159.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.08, 672 and 159.36 is: 239.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.08 : 672 = 159.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.08/672 = 159.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.08x = 672 × 159.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.08x = 107,089.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,089.92/448.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.00

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