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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.70, 671.78 and 219.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.70, 671.78 and 219.70 is: 329.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.70 : 671.78 = 219.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.70/671.78 = 219.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.70x = 671.78 × 219.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.70x = 147,590.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,590.07/447.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.66

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