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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.35, 671.28 and 231.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.35, 671.28 and 231.46 is: 346.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.35 : 671.28 = 231.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.35/671.28 = 231.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.35x = 671.28 × 231.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.35x = 155,374.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,374.47/448.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.55

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