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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.88, 671.88 and 155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.88, 671.88 and 155.44 is: 233.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.88 : 671.88 = 155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.88/671.88 = 155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.88x = 671.88 × 155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.88x = 104,437.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,437.03/447.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.18

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