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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.50, 670.97 and 154.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.50, 670.97 and 154.93 is: 232.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.50 : 670.97 = 154.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.50/670.97 = 154.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.50x = 670.97 × 154.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.50x = 103,953.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,953.76/447.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.30

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