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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.16, 670.08 and 230.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.16, 670.08 and 230.56 is: 345.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.16 : 670.08 = 230.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.16/670.08 = 230.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.16x = 670.08 × 230.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.16x = 154,493.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,493.64/447.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.50

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