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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.27, 671.10 and 231.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.27, 671.10 and 231.00 is: 346.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.27 : 671.10 = 231.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.27/671.10 = 231.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.27x = 671.10 × 231.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.27x = 155,025.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,025.78/447.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.60

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