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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.16, 671.80 and 231.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.16, 671.80 and 231.48 is: 346.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.16 : 671.80 = 231.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.16/671.80 = 231.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.16x = 671.80 × 231.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.16x = 155,508.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,508.26/448.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.99

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