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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.38, 672.53 and 155.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.38, 672.53 and 155.84 is: 233.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.38 : 672.53 = 155.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.38/672.53 = 155.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.38x = 672.53 × 155.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.38x = 104,802.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,802.93/448.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.73

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