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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.98, 673.68 and 232.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.98, 673.68 and 232.71 is: 349.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.98 : 673.68 = 232.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.98/673.68 = 232.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.98x = 673.68 × 232.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.98x = 156,772.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,772.07/448.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.17

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