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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.40, 671.11 and 158.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.40, 671.11 and 158.84 is: 238.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.40 : 671.11 = 158.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.40/671.11 = 158.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.40x = 671.11 × 158.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.40x = 106,599.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,599.11/447.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.26

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