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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.80, 672.78 and 232.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.80, 672.78 and 232.32 is: 348.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.80 : 672.78 = 232.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.80/672.78 = 232.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.80x = 672.78 × 232.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.80x = 156,300.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,300.25/448.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.26

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