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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.08, 671.09 and 216.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.08, 671.09 and 216.17 is: 324.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.08 : 671.09 = 216.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.08/671.09 = 216.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.08x = 671.09 × 216.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.08x = 145,069.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,069.53/447.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.48

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