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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.91, 671.73 and 155.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.91, 671.73 and 155.25 is: 232.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.91 : 671.73 = 155.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.91/671.73 = 155.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.91x = 671.73 × 155.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.91x = 104,289.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,289.48/447.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.84

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