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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.72, 671.24 and 216.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.72, 671.24 and 216.64 is: 324.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.72 : 671.24 = 216.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.72/671.24 = 216.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.72x = 671.24 × 216.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.72x = 145,417.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,417.43/447.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.80

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