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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.68, 672.36 and 232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.68, 672.36 and 232.20 is: 347.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.68 : 672.36 = 232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.68/672.36 = 232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.68x = 672.36 × 232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.68x = 156,121.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,121.99/448.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.96

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