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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.88, 671.84 and 159.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.88, 671.84 and 159.34 is: 239.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.88 : 671.84 = 159.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.88/671.84 = 159.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.88x = 671.84 × 159.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.88x = 107,050.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,050.99/447.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.02

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