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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.82, 671.39 and 231.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.82, 671.39 and 231.26 is: 346.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.82 : 671.39 = 231.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.82/671.39 = 231.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.82x = 671.39 × 231.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.82x = 155,265.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,265.65/447.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.71

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