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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.76, 671.17 and 230.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.76, 671.17 and 230.88 is: 346.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.76 : 671.17 = 230.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.76/671.17 = 230.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.76x = 671.17 × 230.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.76x = 154,959.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,959.73/447.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.08

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