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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.36, 672 and 231.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.36, 672 and 231.82 is: 347.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.36 : 672 = 231.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.36/672 = 231.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.36x = 672 × 231.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.36x = 155,783.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,783.04/448.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.45

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