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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.80, 671 and 231.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.80, 671 and 231.08 is: 346.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.80 : 671 = 231.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.80/671 = 231.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.80x = 671 × 231.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.80x = 155,054.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,054.68/447.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.26

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