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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.56, 671.52 and 231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.56, 671.52 and 231.20 is: 346.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.56 : 671.52 = 231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.56/671.52 = 231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.56x = 671.52 × 231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.56x = 155,255.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,255.42/447.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.89

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