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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.33, 671.03 and 227.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.33, 671.03 and 227.64 is: 341.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.33 : 671.03 = 227.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.33/671.03 = 227.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.33x = 671.03 × 227.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.33x = 152,752.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,752.13/447.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.48

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