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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.44, 671.37 and 216.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.44, 671.37 and 216.44 is: 324.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.44 : 671.37 = 216.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.44/671.37 = 216.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.44x = 671.37 × 216.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.44x = 145,311.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,311.32/447.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.76

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