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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.95, 671.58 and 231.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.95, 671.58 and 231.39 is: 346.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.95 : 671.58 = 231.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.95/671.58 = 231.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.95x = 671.58 × 231.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.95x = 155,392.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,392.96/447.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.90

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