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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.10, 672.35 and 231.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.10, 672.35 and 231.83 is: 347.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.10 : 672.35 = 231.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.10/672.35 = 231.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.10x = 672.35 × 231.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.10x = 155,866.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,866.38/448.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.84

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