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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.85, 673.14 and 156.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.85, 673.14 and 156.28 is: 234.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.85 : 673.14 = 156.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.85/673.14 = 156.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.85x = 673.14 × 156.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.85x = 105,198.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,198.48/448.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.37

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