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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.37, 672.51 and 155.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.37, 672.51 and 155.82 is: 233.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.37 : 672.51 = 155.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.37/672.51 = 155.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.37x = 672.51 × 155.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.37x = 104,789.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,789.73/448.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.71

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