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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.50, 671.07 and 216.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.50, 671.07 and 216.20 is: 324.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.50 : 671.07 = 216.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.50/671.07 = 216.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.50x = 671.07 × 216.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.50x = 145,085.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,085.33/447.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.21

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