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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.98, 672.54 and 232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.98, 672.54 and 232.20 is: 347.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.98 : 672.54 = 232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.98/672.54 = 232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.98x = 672.54 × 232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.98x = 156,163.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,163.79/448.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.82

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