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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.37, 670.88 and 216.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.37, 670.88 and 216.18 is: 324.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.37 : 670.88 = 216.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.37/670.88 = 216.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.37x = 670.88 × 216.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.37x = 145,031.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,031.38/447.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.19

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