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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.70, 671.62 and 155.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.70, 671.62 and 155.23 is: 232.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.70 : 671.62 = 155.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.70/671.62 = 155.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.70x = 671.62 × 155.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.70x = 104,252.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,252.21/447.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.86

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