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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.29, 672.66 and 231.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.29, 672.66 and 231.75 is: 347.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.29 : 672.66 = 231.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.29/672.66 = 231.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.29x = 672.66 × 231.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.29x = 155,888.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,888.96/448.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.74

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