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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.96, 670.72 and 231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.96, 670.72 and 231.12 is: 346.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.96 : 670.72 = 231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.96/670.72 = 231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.96x = 670.72 × 231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.96x = 155,016.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,016.81/447.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.05

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