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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.50, 671.49 and 219.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.50, 671.49 and 219.50 is: 329.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.50 : 671.49 = 219.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.50/671.49 = 219.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.50x = 671.49 × 219.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.50x = 147,392.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,392.06/447.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.37

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