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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.82, 671.76 and 155.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.82, 671.76 and 155.32 is: 232.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.82 : 671.76 = 155.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.82/671.76 = 155.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.82x = 671.76 × 155.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.82x = 104,337.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,337.76/447.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.99

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