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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.23, 671.01 and 203.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.23, 671.01 and 203.78 is: 305.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.23 : 671.01 = 203.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.23/671.01 = 203.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.23x = 671.01 × 203.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.23x = 136,739.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,739.33/447.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.75

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