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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.57, 671.34 and 228.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.57, 671.34 and 228.15 is: 342.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.57 : 671.34 = 228.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.57/671.34 = 228.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.57x = 671.34 × 228.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.57x = 153,166.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,166.22/447.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.22

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