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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.75, 671.82 and 231.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.75, 671.82 and 231.21 is: 346.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.75 : 671.82 = 231.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.75/671.82 = 231.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.75x = 671.82 × 231.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.75x = 155,331.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,331.50/447.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.92

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