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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.44, 671.12 and 231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.44, 671.12 and 231.20 is: 346.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.44 : 671.12 = 231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.44/671.12 = 231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.44x = 671.12 × 231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.44x = 155,162.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,162.94/447.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.78

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