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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.37, 672.11 and 228.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.37, 672.11 and 228.89 is: 343.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.37 : 672.11 = 228.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.37/672.11 = 228.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.37x = 672.11 × 228.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.37x = 153,838.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,838.13/448.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.11

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