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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.65, 671.66 and 231.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.65, 671.66 and 231.38 is: 347.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.65 : 671.66 = 231.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.65/671.66 = 231.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.65x = 671.66 × 231.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.65x = 155,407.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,407.59/447.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.17

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