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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.04, 670.49 and 227.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.04, 670.49 and 227.57 is: 341.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.04 : 670.49 = 227.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.04/670.49 = 227.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.04x = 670.49 × 227.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.04x = 152,582.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,582.84/447.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.32

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