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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.89, 672.17 and 216.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.89, 672.17 and 216.92 is: 325.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.89 : 672.17 = 216.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.89/672.17 = 216.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.89x = 672.17 × 216.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.89x = 145,802.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,802.67/447.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.54

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