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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.12, 672.20 and 231.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.12, 672.20 and 231.56 is: 347.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.12 : 672.20 = 231.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.12/672.20 = 231.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.12x = 672.20 × 231.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.12x = 155,654.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,654.63/448.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.35

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