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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.62, 671.44 and 231.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.62, 671.44 and 231.06 is: 346.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.62 : 671.44 = 231.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.62/671.44 = 231.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.62x = 671.44 × 231.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.62x = 155,142.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,142.93/447.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.60

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