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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.49, 671.31 and 154.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.49, 671.31 and 154.97 is: 232.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.49 : 671.31 = 154.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.49/671.31 = 154.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.49x = 671.31 × 154.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.49x = 104,029.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,029.55/447.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.47

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