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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.74, 673.31 and 232.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.74, 673.31 and 232.47 is: 348.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.74 : 673.31 = 232.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.74/673.31 = 232.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.74x = 673.31 × 232.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.74x = 156,524.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,524.38/448.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.81

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