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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.80, 670.98 and 230.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.80, 670.98 and 230.72 is: 345.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.80 : 670.98 = 230.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.80/670.98 = 230.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.80x = 670.98 × 230.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.80x = 154,808.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,808.51/447.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.71

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