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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.88, 673.44 and 156.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.88, 673.44 and 156.32 is: 234.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.88 : 673.44 = 156.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.88/673.44 = 156.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.88x = 673.44 × 156.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.88x = 105,272.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,272.14/448.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.52

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