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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.10, 670.86 and 215.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.10, 670.86 and 215.98 is: 324.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.10 : 670.86 = 215.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.10/670.86 = 215.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.10x = 670.86 × 215.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.10x = 144,892.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,892.34/447.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.07

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