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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.47, 672.53 and 155.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.47, 672.53 and 155.89 is: 233.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.47 : 672.53 = 155.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.47/672.53 = 155.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.47x = 672.53 × 155.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.47x = 104,838.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,838.24/448.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.77

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