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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.87, 671.81 and 159.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.87, 671.81 and 159.31 is: 238.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.87 : 671.81 = 159.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.87/671.81 = 159.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.87x = 671.81 × 159.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.87x = 107,026.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,026.05/447.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.97

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