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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.47, 671.26 and 155.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.47, 671.26 and 155.03 is: 232.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.47 : 671.26 = 155.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.47/671.26 = 155.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.47x = 671.26 × 155.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.47x = 104,065.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,065.44/447.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.56

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