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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.14, 670.71 and 230.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.14, 670.71 and 230.57 is: 345.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.14 : 670.71 = 230.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.14/670.71 = 230.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.14x = 670.71 × 230.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.14x = 154,645.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,645.60/447.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.86

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