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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.88, 672.96 and 232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.88, 672.96 and 232.56 is: 348.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.88 : 672.96 = 232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.88/672.96 = 232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.88x = 672.96 × 232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.88x = 156,503.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,503.58/448.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.65

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