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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.56, 672.48 and 229.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.56, 672.48 and 229.32 is: 343.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.56 : 672.48 = 229.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.56/672.48 = 229.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.56x = 672.48 × 229.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.56x = 154,213.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,213.11/448.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.80

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