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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.24, 672.12 and 231.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.24, 672.12 and 231.28 is: 346.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.24 : 672.12 = 231.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.24/672.12 = 231.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.24x = 672.12 × 231.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.24x = 155,447.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,447.91/448.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.80

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