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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.60, 672.92 and 232.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.60, 672.92 and 232.60 is: 348.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.60 : 672.92 = 232.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.60/672.92 = 232.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.60x = 672.92 × 232.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.60x = 156,521.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,521.19/448.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.91

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