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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.30, 671.37 and 203.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.30, 671.37 and 203.97 is: 306.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.30 : 671.37 = 203.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.30/671.37 = 203.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.30x = 671.37 × 203.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.30x = 136,939.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,939.34/447.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.15

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