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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.62, 672.32 and 232.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.62, 672.32 and 232.35 is: 348.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.62 : 672.32 = 232.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.62/672.32 = 232.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.62x = 672.32 × 232.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.62x = 156,212.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,212.39/448.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.21

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