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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.44, 672.40 and 231.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.44, 672.40 and 231.96 is: 347.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.44 : 672.40 = 231.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.44/672.40 = 231.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.44x = 672.40 × 231.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.44x = 155,969.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,969.90/448.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.81

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