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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.61, 673.11 and 232.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.61, 673.11 and 232.34 is: 348.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.61 : 673.11 = 232.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.61/673.11 = 232.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.61x = 673.11 × 232.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.61x = 156,387.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,387.01/448.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.61

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