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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.85, 671.76 and 155.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.85, 671.76 and 155.55 is: 233.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.85 : 671.76 = 155.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.85/671.76 = 155.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.85x = 671.76 × 155.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.85x = 104,492.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,492.27/447.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.32

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