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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.38, 672.39 and 232.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.38, 672.39 and 232.02 is: 347.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.38 : 672.39 = 232.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.38/672.39 = 232.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.38x = 672.39 × 232.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.38x = 156,007.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,007.93/448.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.94

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