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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.30, 671.31 and 230.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.30, 671.31 and 230.94 is: 346.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.30 : 671.31 = 230.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.30/671.31 = 230.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.30x = 671.31 × 230.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.30x = 155,032.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,032.33/447.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.60

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