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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.30, 670.68 and 216.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.30, 670.68 and 216.42 is: 324.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.30 : 670.68 = 216.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.30/670.68 = 216.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.30x = 670.68 × 216.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.30x = 145,148.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,148.57/447.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.50

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