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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.28, 672.20 and 228.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.28, 672.20 and 228.67 is: 342.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.28 : 672.20 = 228.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.28/672.20 = 228.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.28x = 672.20 × 228.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.28x = 153,713.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,713.79/448.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.89

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