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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.32, 672.80 and 231.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.32, 672.80 and 231.76 is: 347.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.32 : 672.80 = 231.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.32/672.80 = 231.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.32x = 672.80 × 231.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.32x = 155,928.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,928.13/448.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.81

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