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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.95, 671.79 and 155.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.95, 671.79 and 155.37 is: 233.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.95 : 671.79 = 155.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.95/671.79 = 155.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.95x = 671.79 × 155.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.95x = 104,375.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,375.24/447.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.01

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