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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.53, 671.33 and 154.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.53, 671.33 and 154.99 is: 232.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.53 : 671.33 = 154.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.53/671.33 = 154.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.53x = 671.33 × 154.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.53x = 104,048.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,048.15/447.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.50

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