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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.50, 671.61 and 231.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.50, 671.61 and 231.14 is: 346.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.50 : 671.61 = 231.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.50/671.61 = 231.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.50x = 671.61 × 231.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.50x = 155,235.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,235.94/447.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.90

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