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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.73, 672.69 and 232.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.73, 672.69 and 232.46 is: 348.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.73 : 672.69 = 232.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.73/672.69 = 232.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.73x = 672.69 × 232.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.73x = 156,373.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,373.52/448.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.48

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