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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.89, 671.36 and 231.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.89, 671.36 and 231.01 is: 346.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.89 : 671.36 = 231.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.89/671.36 = 231.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.89x = 671.36 × 231.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.89x = 155,088.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,088.04/447.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.27

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