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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.86, 671.82 and 155.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.86, 671.82 and 155.39 is: 233.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.86 : 671.82 = 155.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.86/671.82 = 155.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.86x = 671.82 × 155.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.86x = 104,390.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,390.75/447.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.09

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