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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.38, 671.76 and 232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.38, 671.76 and 232.20 is: 347.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.38 : 671.76 = 232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.38/671.76 = 232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.38x = 671.76 × 232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.38x = 155,982.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,982.67/448.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.88

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