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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.53, 671.45 and 213.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.53, 671.45 and 213.36 is: 320.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.53 : 671.45 = 213.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.53/671.45 = 213.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.53x = 671.45 × 213.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.53x = 143,259.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,259.51/447.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.12

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