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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.42, 670.86 and 216.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.42, 670.86 and 216.30 is: 324.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.42 : 670.86 = 216.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.42/670.86 = 216.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.42x = 670.86 × 216.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.42x = 145,107.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,107.02/447.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.32

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