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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.67, 671.13 and 216.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.67, 671.13 and 216.40 is: 324.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.67 : 671.13 = 216.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.67/671.13 = 216.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.67x = 671.13 × 216.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.67x = 145,232.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,232.53/447.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.42

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