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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.42, 670.83 and 216.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.42, 670.83 and 216.12 is: 324.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.42 : 670.83 = 216.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.42/670.83 = 216.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.42x = 670.83 × 216.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.42x = 144,978.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,978.93/447.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.03

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