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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.70, 671.46 and 231.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.70, 671.46 and 231.16 is: 346.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.70 : 671.46 = 231.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.70/671.46 = 231.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.70x = 671.46 × 231.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.70x = 155,214.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,214.69/447.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.69

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