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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.56, 673.02 and 232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.56, 673.02 and 232.20 is: 348.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.56 : 673.02 = 232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.56/673.02 = 232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.56x = 673.02 × 232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.56x = 156,275.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,275.24/448.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.39

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