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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.68, 671.74 and 231.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.68, 671.74 and 231.26 is: 347.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.68 : 671.74 = 231.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.68/671.74 = 231.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.68x = 671.74 × 231.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.68x = 155,343.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,343.96/447.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.00

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