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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.21, 671.36 and 203.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.21, 671.36 and 203.81 is: 305.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.21 : 671.36 = 203.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.21/671.36 = 203.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.21x = 671.36 × 203.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.21x = 136,825.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,825.51/447.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.95

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