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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.76, 671.68 and 159.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.76, 671.68 and 159.22 is: 238.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.76 : 671.68 = 159.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.76/671.68 = 159.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.76x = 671.68 × 159.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.76x = 106,944.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,944.89/447.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.84

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