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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.93, 671.79 and 231.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.93, 671.79 and 231.39 is: 347.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.93 : 671.79 = 231.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.93/671.79 = 231.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.93x = 671.79 × 231.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.93x = 155,445.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,445.49/447.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.03

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