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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.94, 672.34 and 229.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.94, 672.34 and 229.02 is: 342.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.94 : 672.34 = 229.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.94/672.34 = 229.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.94x = 672.34 × 229.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.94x = 153,980.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,980.42/448.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.99

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