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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.77, 672.84 and 232.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.77, 672.84 and 232.23 is: 348.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.77 : 672.84 = 232.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.77/672.84 = 232.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.77x = 672.84 × 232.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.77x = 156,253.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,253.63/448.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.18

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