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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.40, 670.14 and 231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.40, 670.14 and 231.40 is: 346.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.40 : 670.14 = 231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.40/670.14 = 231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.40x = 670.14 × 231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.40x = 155,070.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,070.40/447.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.60

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