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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.71, 671.76 and 231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.71, 671.76 and 231.44 is: 347.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.71 : 671.76 = 231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.71/671.76 = 231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.71x = 671.76 × 231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.71x = 155,471.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,471.56/447.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.26

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