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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.42, 671.26 and 231.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.42, 671.26 and 231.14 is: 346.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.42 : 671.26 = 231.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.42/671.26 = 231.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.42x = 671.26 × 231.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.42x = 155,155.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,155.04/447.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.78

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