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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.81, 671.81 and 216.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.81, 671.81 and 216.86 is: 325.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.81 : 671.81 = 216.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.81/671.81 = 216.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.81x = 671.81 × 216.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.81x = 145,688.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,688.72/447.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.34

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