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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.72, 671.28 and 155.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.72, 671.28 and 155.15 is: 232.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.72 : 671.28 = 155.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.72/671.28 = 155.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.72x = 671.28 × 155.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.72x = 104,145.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,145.74/447.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.61

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