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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.73, 671.81 and 231.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.73, 671.81 and 231.31 is: 347.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.73 : 671.81 = 231.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.73/671.81 = 231.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.73x = 671.81 × 231.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.73x = 155,392.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,392.60/447.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.07

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