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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.12, 672.54 and 231.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.12, 672.54 and 231.88 is: 348.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.12 : 672.54 = 231.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.12/672.54 = 231.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.12x = 672.54 × 231.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.12x = 155,948.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,948.58/448.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.01

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