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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.59, 671.15 and 228.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.59, 671.15 and 228.18 is: 342.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.59 : 671.15 = 228.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.59/671.15 = 228.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.59x = 671.15 × 228.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.59x = 153,146.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,146.09/447.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.16

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