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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.74, 671.57 and 155.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.74, 671.57 and 155.24 is: 232.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.74 : 671.57 = 155.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.74/671.57 = 155.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.74x = 671.57 × 155.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.74x = 104,250.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,250.39/447.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.84

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