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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.25, 671.07 and 216.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.25, 671.07 and 216.31 is: 324.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.25 : 671.07 = 216.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.25/671.07 = 216.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.25x = 671.07 × 216.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.25x = 145,159.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,159.18/447.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.56

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