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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.93, 672.30 and 231.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.93, 672.30 and 231.66 is: 347.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.93 : 672.30 = 231.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.93/672.30 = 231.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.93x = 672.30 × 231.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.93x = 155,745.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,745.02/447.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.70

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