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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.38, 671.60 and 232.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.38, 671.60 and 232.10 is: 347.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.38 : 671.60 = 232.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.38/671.60 = 232.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.38x = 671.60 × 232.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.38x = 155,878.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,878.36/448.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.65

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