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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.48, 671.16 and 158.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.48, 671.16 and 158.88 is: 238.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.48 : 671.16 = 158.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.48/671.16 = 158.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.48x = 671.16 × 158.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.48x = 106,633.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,633.90/447.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.30

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