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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.43, 672.66 and 231.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.43, 672.66 and 231.89 is: 347.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.43 : 672.66 = 231.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.43/672.66 = 231.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.43x = 672.66 × 231.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.43x = 155,979.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,979.76/448.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.84

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