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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.44, 672.30 and 231.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.44, 672.30 and 231.90 is: 347.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.44 : 672.30 = 231.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.44/672.30 = 231.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.44x = 672.30 × 231.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.44x = 155,906.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,906.37/448.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.66

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