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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.92, 671.96 and 159.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.92, 671.96 and 159.36 is: 239.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.92 : 671.96 = 159.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.92/671.96 = 159.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.92x = 671.96 × 159.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.92x = 107,083.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,083.55/447.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.07

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