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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.52, 672.64 and 231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.52, 672.64 and 231.44 is: 347.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.52 : 672.64 = 231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.52/672.64 = 231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.52x = 672.64 × 231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.52x = 155,675.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,675.80/448.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.09

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