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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.12, 670.74 and 150.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.12, 670.74 and 150.52 is: 225.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.12 : 670.74 = 150.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.12/670.74 = 150.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.12x = 670.74 × 150.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.12x = 100,959.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,959.78/447.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.80

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