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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.81, 671.59 and 228.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.81, 671.59 and 228.30 is: 342.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.81 : 671.59 = 228.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.81/671.59 = 228.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.81x = 671.59 × 228.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.81x = 153,324.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,324.00/447.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.39

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