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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.50, 671.26 and 216.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.50, 671.26 and 216.58 is: 324.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.50 : 671.26 = 216.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.50/671.26 = 216.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.50x = 671.26 × 216.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.50x = 145,381.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,381.49/447.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.87

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