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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.72, 671.82 and 216.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.72, 671.82 and 216.72 is: 325.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.72 : 671.82 = 216.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.72/671.82 = 216.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.72x = 671.82 × 216.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.72x = 145,596.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,596.83/447.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.20

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